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Bruce Lee Quotes - Page 19

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Efficiency is anything that scores.

Efficiency is anything that scores.

Efficiency, Score

Bruce Lee, John Little (1997). “Jeet kune do: Bruce Lee's commentaries on the martial way”, Tuttle Publishing

Don’t indulge in any unnecessary, sophisticated moves

Moving, Indulge In, Unnecessary

Self-will seems to be the only virtue that takes no account of man-made laws.

Men, Self, Law

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living”, p.70, Tuttle Publishing

The founder of any branch must be more ingenious than the common man. However, if his achievement is not carried on by disciples of the same ingenuity, then things will only become formalized and get stuck in a cul-de-sac; whereby breakthrough and progress will be almost impossible.

Men, Progress, Branches

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living”, p.150, Tuttle Publishing

Practice all movements slow and fast, soft and hard; the effectiveness of Jeet Kune-Do depends on split-second timing and reflexive action, which can be achieved only through repetitious practice.

Strength, Practice, Effectiveness

Be like water, my friend.

Water, My Friends

Voidness is that which stands right in the middle between this and that.

Middle

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living”, p.23, Tuttle Publishing

To me, ultimately, martial arts means honestly expressing yourself.

Art, Mean, Express Yourself

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way”, p.349, Tuttle Publishing

The word "superstar" is an ilusion

Superstar

When you're talking about fighting, as it is, with no rules, well then, baby you'd better train every part of your body!

Baby, Art, Fighting

"Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview". Short, Talk-Show, 1994.

Simplicity of expression rather than complexity of form.

Expression, Simplicity, Form

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way”, p.25, Tuttle Publishing

The attitude, 'You can win if you want to badly enough,' means that the will to win is constant. No amount of punishment, no amount of effort, no condition is too 'tough' to take in order to win. Such an attitude can be developed only if winning is closely tied to the practitioner's ideals and dreams.

Dream, Attitude, Mean

Bruce Lee (1975). “Tao of Jeet Kune Do”, Black Belt Communications Incorporated

Art lives where absolute freedom is, because where it is not, there can be no creativity.

Art, Creativity, Absolute Freedom

"Tao of Jeet Kune Do".

We [tend to] have more faith in what we imitate than in what we originate. We [often feel that we] cannot derive a sense of absolute certitude from anything which has its root in us. The most poignant sense of insecurity comes from standing alone; we are not alone when we imitate.

Roots, People, Insecurity

"Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living".

Before I studied the art, a punch to me was just like a punch, a kick just like a kick. After I learned the art, a punch was no longer a punch, a kick no longer a kick. Now that I've understood the art, a punch is just like a punch, a kick just like a kick. The height of cultivation is really nothing special. It is merely simplicity; the ability to express the utmost with the minimum.

Art, Simplicity, Special

There is "what is" only when there is no comparing and to live with "what is" is to be peaceful.

Motivational, Powerful, Peaceful

Bruce Lee (1975). “Tao of Jeet Kune Do”, Black Belt Communications Incorporated

In order to taste my cup of water you must first empty your cup.

Inspiring, Learning, Order

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living”, p.2, Tuttle Publishing

If one loves, one need not have an ideology of love.

Life, Needs, One Love

Bruce Lee, John Little (1997). “Jeet kune do: Bruce Lee's commentaries on the martial way”, Tuttle Publishing

My style? You can call it the art of fighting without fighting.

Art, Fighting, Style

"Fictional character: Lee". "Enter the Dragon", www.imdb.com. 1973.

The martial arts are based upon understanding, hard work and a total comprehension of skills. Power training and the use of force are easy, but total comprehension of all of the skills of the martial arts is very difficult to achieve.

Art, Hard Work, Skills

Bruce Lee (1975). “Tao of Jeet Kune Do”, Black Belt Communications Incorporated

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

Dream, Art, Thinking

True thusness is the substance of thought, and thought is the function of true thusness. There is no thought except that of true thusness. Thusness does not move, but its motion and function are inexhaustible.

Moving, Doe, Substance

Bruce Lee (2015). “Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way”, p.344, Tuttle Publishing

Life is never stagnation. It is constant movement, un-rhythmic movement, as we as constant change. Things live by moving and gain strength as they go.

Life, Moving, Movement

"Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living" edited by John Little, (p. 5), 2000.

Good technique includes quick changes, great variety and speed. It may be a system of reversals much like a concept of God and the Devil. In the speed of events, which one is really in charge? Do they change places with lightning speed? The Chinese believe so. To put the heart of the martial arts in your own heart and have it be a part of you means total comprehension.

Art, Mean, Warrior

"Tao of Jeet Kune Do".

There's so much myth and baloney. Like a 80-year-old man able to manhandle a 300-pounder with his little finger. Ridiculous. Or this matter of breaking bricks and boards wth the edge of your hand. Now I ask you, did you ever see a brick or a board pick a fight with anybody?

Fighting, Men, Hands

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