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
Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.
Interpretation
Embrace effective practices regardless of their source.
This quote by Bruce Lee emphasizes the importance of using what is functional and effective in life or martial arts, irrespective of its origin. It advocates for a flexible and open-minded approach, encouraging individuals to adapt and adopt tools and strategies that work best for them, regardless of preconceived notions or traditional boundaries.
In practice
During a motivational speech, to illustrate the importance of adaptability in personal development.
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.
Thereβs only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.
Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.
Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are the weeds that strange confidence.
More and more I believe in the fact that you have two hands and two legs, and the thing is how to make good use of yourself - and that's about it.
Because one does not want to be disturbed, to be made uncertain, he establishes a pattern of conduct, of thought, a pattern of relationships to man. He then becomes a slave to the pattern and takes the pattern to be the real thing.
When the whole world reads your books, is there any other happiness for a writer? I am happy that my books are read in 57 languages. But I am focused on Istanbul not because of Istanbul but because of humanity. Everyone is the same in the end.
The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
The body shuts down when it has too much to bear; goes its own way quietly inside, waiting for a better time, leaving you numb and half alive.
I cannot convert men; I can only proclaim the Gospel
It is said that if Noah's ark had to be built by a company; they would not have laid the keel yet; and it may be so. What is many men's business is nobody's business. The greatest things are accomplished by individual men.
The older you get the stronger the wind gets - and it's always in your face.
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