“What we are after is the root and not the branches. The root is the real knowledge; the branches are surface knowledge. Real knowledge breeds body feel and personal expression; surface knowledge breeds mechanical conditioning, imposes limitation, and squelches creativity.”Bruce Lee
“Let yourself go with disease; be with it, keep it company. This is the way to be rid of it.”Bruce Lee
“If people say Jeet Kune Do is different from this or that, then let the name of Jeet Kune Do be wiped out; it is just a name. Don't fuss over it.”Bruce Lee
“Are you going to let the obstacles in your life be stumbling blocks or stepping stones? Choose the positive. You are the master of your attitude.”Bruce Lee
“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.”Bruce Lee
“The future looks extremely bright indeed, with lots of possibilities ahead — big possibilities. Like the song says, 'We've just begun.'”Bruce Lee
“Through my own observations, I am convinced that an absolutely honest and direct inquiry into oneself will lead to understanding.”Bruce Lee
“To develop the creative attitude, analyze and focus on the desired solution; gather and fill your mind with the facts; write down ideas, both sensible and seemingly wild; let the facts and ideas simmer in your mind; evaluate, recheck, and settle on the creative ideas.”Bruce Lee
“If you knew you had to fight for your life tomorrow, would you change your training today?”Bruce Lee