Bruce Lee Quotes

Lee What was that? An exhibition? We need emotional content. Now try again! (to his student Lahn)

Lee A good fight should be like a small play, but played seriously. 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. When he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, I do not hit. It hits all by itself. (to his teacher)

Lee Boards... don't hit back. (to O'Hara before starting the fight)

Lee My style? You can call it "the art of fighting without fighting". (to Parsons)

Lee Don't think, feel! It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory. Do you understand? (to his student Lahn).

Lee Never take your eyes off your opponent, even when you bow. (to his student Lahn).

Lee I said emotional content. Not anger! Now try again! With me! (to his student Lahn)

Lee You have offended my family, and you have offended the Shaolin Temple. (to Han before starting the fight)