"You must accept the fact that there is no help but self-help. I cannot tell you how to gain freedom since freedom exists within you."
Bruce Lee
Martial Artist, Actor, Director
Bruce Lee was a martial artist and philosopher known for his revolutionary impact on martial arts and his advocacy for personal expression.
- Born
- November 27, 1940
- Died
- July 20, 1973
- Quotes
- 496
- Rank
- #31
Quote collection
Bruce Lee quotes (page 5 of 25)
496 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Stop wasting time in playing a role or a concept. Instead, learn to ACTUALIZE YOURSELF, your potential."
"I create opportunities."
"Be happy, but never satisfied."
"I am happy because I am growing daily and I am honestly not knowing where the limit lies. To be certain, every day there can be a revelation or a new discovery. I treasure the memory of the past misfortunes. It has added more to my bank of fortitude."
"Get maximum effect from minimum effort."
"Many people dedicate their lives to actualizing a concept of what they should be like, rather than actualizing themselves. This difference between self-actualization and self-image actualization is very important. Most people live only for their image"
"We are told that talent creates opportunity, yet it is desire that creates talent."
"There are no limits. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level."
"Knowledge will give you power, but character respect."
"You will never learn anything new unless you are ready to accept yourself with your limitations. You must accept the fact that you are capable in some directions and limited in others, and you must develop your capabilities."
"Let the spirit out - Discard all thoughts of reward, all hopes of praise and fears of blame, all awareness of one's bodily self. And, finally closing the avenues of sense perception, let the spirit out, as it will."
"Knowing is not enough, You must apply"
"Turn your sparring into play - but always play seriously."
"Open yourself and flow, my friend. Flow in the total openness of the living moment."
"Believe me that in every big thing or achievement there are always obstacles-big or small- and the reaction one shows to such obstacles is what counts, not the obstacle itself."
"The more relaxed the muscles are, the more energy can flow through the body. Using muscular tensions to try to 'do' the punch or attempting to use brute force to knock someone over will only work to opposite effect."
"Those who are unaware they are walking in darkness will never seek the light."
"I am not afraid of a person who knows 10000 kicks. But I am afraid of a person who knows one kick but practices it for 10000 times."
"Learning is definitely not mere imitation, nor is it the ability to accumulate and regurgitate fixed knowledge. Learning is a constant process of discovery - a process without end."