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Bruce Lee was a Chinese-American martial artist, film actor, philosopher, and founder of Jeet Kune Do. He is considered one of the most influential martial artists of all time and is known for his innovative approach to martial arts and his philosophy of using what works best for the individual. Lee's films, such as 'Enter the Dragon' and 'Fist of Fury', have become iconic and have had a lasting impact on the martial arts genre.

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Famous Bruce Lee Quotes

“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.”

Source: Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

“I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine.”

“A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.”

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Book:Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

Source: Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

“Obey the principles without being bound by them.”

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Book:Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

Source: Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

“A good teacher protects his pupils from his own influence.”

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Book:Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

Source: Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

“If you don't want to slip up tomorrow, speak the truth today.”

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Book:Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

Source: Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

“Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.”

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Author:Bruce Lee

“Those who are unaware they are walking in darkness will never seek the light.”

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Book:Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

Source: Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.”

“A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready. Not thinking, yet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come. When the opponent expands, I contract; and when he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, "I" do not hit, "it" hits all by itself.”

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“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”

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“Take what's useful, discard what is not.”

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“A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a bodyguard.”

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“A quality martial artist is always ready for any move, and trains oneself invincible.”

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Book:Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

Source: Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

“To be bound by traditional martial art style or styles is the way of the mindless, enslaved martial artist. But to be inspired by the traditional martial art and to achieve further heights is the way of genius.”

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Book:Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

Source: Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

“A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready.”

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“I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of martial arts and not the different decorative branches, flowers or leaves.”

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Book:Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Source: Tao of Jeet Kune Do

“A good martial artist does not become tend but ready, not thinking but jet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come.”

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“A martial artist has to take responsibility for himself and accept the consequences of his own doing.”

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“I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of martial arts and not the different decorative branches, flowers or leaves. It is futile to argue as to which leaf, which design of branches, or which attractive flower you like; when you understand the root, you understand all its blossoming.”

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Book:Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Source: Tao of Jeet Kune Do

“If mere mechanical efficiency can make everyone a martial artist, then all is well. Unfortunately, combat, like freedom, is something that can not be preconceived.”

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“I have always been a martial artist by choice, an actor by profession, but above all, am actualising myself to be an artist of life.”

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Author:Bruce Lee