If there is only empty space, with no suns nor planets in it, then space loses its substantiality.
Gautama BuddhaRead
Everything too fast is not good but everything too slow is also not good. You need balance. That's why I like martial arts: it always tells you how to control your body, your mind, your heart. Balance. Balance can keep the world's peace. I think that's a very good thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding a middle ground between extremes is essential for harmony.
This quote emphasizes the importance of balance in life, suggesting that both excessive haste and extreme slowness can lead to negative outcomes. Jet Li highlights how martial arts teach individuals to master their physical and mental states, thus promoting harmony within oneself and contributing to broader peace in the world.
Themes
BalanceMartial ArtsHarmonyPeaceControl
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about discipline and self-control.
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