24 quotes
Embracing Life and Preparing for Defeat
Han
We are all ready to win, as we are born knowing only life, it is defeat you must prepare for.(to Williams)
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Acknowledging Unorthodox Fighting Styles
Han
You fought well yesterday, your style is unorthodox. (to Williams)
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Admiration for Loyalty and Judgment
Roper
I admire your judgement. Nobody's more loyal than daddy's little girl. (to Han after being attacked by Han's female guards)
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Demand for Authenticity in Training
Lee
What was that? An exhibition? We need emotional content. Now try again! (to his student Lahn)
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Limits of Personal Boundaries
Han
There is a point that you will not go beyond. (to Roper)
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The Essence of a True Martial Artist
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)
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Preparation for Conflict in Martial Arts
Lee
Boards... don't hit back. (to O'Hara before starting the fight)
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Recognition of Identity in the Palace Context
Han
You were the man outside the palace? (to Williams)
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Questioning the True Nature of Enjoyment
Han
It isn't the art but combat that you enjoy? (to Williams)
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The Art of Fighting Without Fighting
Lee
My style? You can call it "the art of fighting without fighting". (to Parsons)
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Focus on the bigger picture, not details.
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).
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Questioning Intentions in a Confrontation
Han
What were you looking when you attacked my guards? (to Williams)
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Isolation in a Shared Experience
Williams
I was outside, but I wasn't the only one. (to Han)
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The Strength of Ruthlessness Explained
Han
Very few people can be totally ruthless. It isn't easy. It takes more strength than you might believe! (to Roper)
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Confrontation with Han-Man
Williams
Bullshit, mister Han-Man! (to Han)
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Demand for Information in Enter the Dragon
Han
You will tell me who else! (to Williams)
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Maintain Focus on Your Opponent
Lee
Never take your eyes off your opponent, even when you bow. (to his student Lahn).
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Emotional Content in Martial Arts Training
Lee
I said emotional content. Not anger! Now try again! With me! (to his student Lahn)
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Desire to Depart from Han's Island
Williams
Mr. Han, suddenly, I'd like to leave your island. (to Han)
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Focus on Confidence Over Distractions
Williams
I don't waste my time with it, when it comes, I won't even notice; I'll be too busy looking good. (to Han)
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Celebration of Strength and Self-Creation
Han
Gentlemen, welcome, you honor our Island, I look forward to a tournament of truly epic proportions, we are unique Gentlemen, in that we create ourselves, through long years of rigorous training, sacrifice, denial, pain, we forge our bodies in the fire of our will, but tonight let us celebrate. Gentlemen, you have our gratitude! (speech at the party previous to tournament)
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Confrontation Over Family and Honor
Lee
You have offended my family, and you have offended the Shaolin Temple. (to Han before starting the fight)
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Practice and Preparation in Combat Skills
Williams
Been practicing huh? (to Han)
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Comic Book Reference in Enter the Dragon
Williams
Man, you've come right out of a comic book! (to Han)
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