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Seek to understand the root. — It is futile to argue as to which single leaf, which design of branch, or which attractive flower you like; when you understand the root, you understand all its blossoming.

— Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts (2000)

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The happiness that is derived from excitement is like a brilliant fire — soon it will go out.

The Warrior Within: The Philosophies of Bruce Lee (1996)

Don't fear failure. — Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.

Striking Thoughts (2000)

Don't get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow, be like water.

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000)

Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system.

Faith makes it possible to achieve that which man's mind can conceive and believe.

Jeet Kune Do (1997)

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