Enter the Dragon (1973) - Quotes

Demand for Information in Enter the Dragon

Han: You will tell me who else! (to Williams)

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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 Intentions in a Confrontation

Han: What were you looking when you attacked my guards? (to Williams)

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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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Questioning the True Nature of Enjoyment

Han: It isn't the art but combat that you enjoy? (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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Limits of Personal Boundaries

Han: There is a point that you will not go beyond. (to Roper)

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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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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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Comic Book Reference in Enter the Dragon

Williams: Man, you've come right out of a comic book! (to Han)

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Practice and Preparation in Combat Skills

Williams: Been practicing huh? (to Han)

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Confrontation with Han-Man

Williams: Bullshit, mister Han-Man! (to Han)

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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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Isolation in a Shared Experience

Williams: I was outside, but I wasn't the only one. (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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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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Preparation for Conflict in Martial Arts

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

Confrontation Over Family and Honor

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

The Art of Fighting Without Fighting

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

Maintain Focus on Your Opponent

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

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).

Emotional Content in Martial Arts Training

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

Demand for Authenticity in Training

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

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)