Art calls for complete mastery of techniques, developed by reflection within the soul.

Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.

Satori - in the awakening from a dream. Awakening and self-realization and seeing into one's own being - these are synonymous.

Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.

A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready. Not thinking, yet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come. When the opponent expands, I contract; and when he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, "I" do not hit, "it" hits all by itself.

Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one

I don't know what is the meaning of death, but I am not afraid to die - and I go on, non-stop, going forward with life. Even though I, Bruce Lee, may die some day without fulfilling all of my ambitions, I will have no regrets. I did what I wanted to do and what I've done, I've done with sincerity and to the best of my ability. You can't expect much more from life.