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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

“The martial arts are ultimately self-knowledge. A punch or a kick is not to knock the hell out of the guy in front, but to knock the hell out of your ego, your fear, or your hang-ups.”

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Author:Bruce Lee

“A good teacher can never be fixed in a routine... each moment requires a sensitive mind that is constantly changing and constantly adapting. A teacher must never impose this student to fit his favourite pattern; a good teacher functions as a pointer, exposing his student's vulnerability and causing him to explore both internally and finally integrating himself with his being. Martial art should not be passed out indiscriminately.”

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Author:Bruce Lee

“Optimism is a faith that leads to success.”

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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

“Self-knowledge is the basis of jeet kune do because it is effective not only for the individual's martial art but also for his life as a human being.”

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Book:Tao of Jeet Kune Do

Source: Tao of Jeet Kune Do

“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

“Knowing is not enough, You must apply”

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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

“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water.”

Source: Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art

“The principle of martial arts is not a thing that can be learned, like a science, by fact-finding and instruction in facts. It has to grow spontaneously, like a flower, in a mind free from emotions and desires.”

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Book:Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

Source: Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

“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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Author:Bruce Lee

“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