An intelligent mind is an inquiring mind. It is not satisfied with explanation, with conclusions. Nor is it a mind that believes, because belief is again another form of conclusion.
Bruce LeeRead
If people say Jeet Kune Do is different from this or from that, then let the name of Jeet Kune Do be wiped out, for that is what it is, just a name. Please don't fuss over it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of Jeet Kune Do transcends its name, emphasizing its principles over labels.
In this quote, Bruce Lee suggests that the identity of Jeet Kune Do should not be confined to its name or the comparisons made to other martial arts. He highlights the importance of the underlying philosophy and principles, asserting that the practice itself holds more significance than how it is categorized or perceived by others. The quote encourages practitioners to focus on the essence of martial arts rather than the labels assigned to them.
Themes
Jeet Kune DoMartial ArtsPhilosophyPrinciplesIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a martial arts seminar discussing the essence of different styles.
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