Bruce Lee

My will to do springs from the knowledge that I can do.

Bruce Lee

Once I slow down because I think I have reached my peak, then my skills will go nowhere but down.

Bruce Lee

One must be truthful and honest in his approach; a constant independent inquiry and not blindly following a certain blue print laid down by others.

Bruce Lee

One rule is to not use complicated techniques unless they are necessary to achieve your goal. First, use simple movements, and if they don’t work, then introduce the more complex ones.

Bruce Lee

Only in times of adversity, privation, or mishap does my mind function and think properly of my state. This close examination of self strengthens my mind and leads me to understand and be understood.

Bruce Lee

Only the self-sufficient stand alone – Most people follow the crows and imitate.

Bruce Lee

Pain is weakness leaving your body.

Bruce Lee

People try to hold onto the sameness. This holding onto prevents growth.

Bruce Lee

Philosophy is itself the disease for which it pretends to be the cure: the wise man does not pursue wisdom but lives his life, and therein precisely does his wisdom lie.

Bruce Lee

Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become natural, skillfull, swift, and steady.

Bruce Lee