A self-willed man has no other aim than his own growth.

A kung fu man who was really good was not proud at all. Pride emphasizes the superiority of one's status. There has to be fear and insecurity in pride, because when you aim at being highly esteemed and achieve such status, you automatically start to worry about losing status.

Understanding requires not just a moment of perception, but a continuous awareness, a continuous state of inquiry without conclusion

Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

If you follow the classical pattern, you are understanding the routine, the tradition, the shadow -- you are not understanding yourself.

Do not run away; let go. Do not seek; for it will come when least expected.

Jeet Kune Do: it's just a name; don't fuss over it. There's no such thing as a style if you understand the roots of combat.