In combat, spontaneity rules; rote performance of technique perishes.

The unconditioned mind intuits truth.

Any technique, however worthy and desirable, becomes a disease when the mind is obsessed with it.

Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-consciousness. Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make.

Understanding comes about through feeling, from moment to moment in the mirror of relationship.

Jeet Kune Do does not beat around the bush. It does not take winding detours. It follows a straight line to the objective. Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points.

Everything you do, if not in a relaxed state will be done at a lesser level than you are proficient. Thus the tensed expert marksman will aim at a level less than his/her student.