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Bruce Lee

Martial Artist

1940–1973

Biography

Bruce Lee (1940-1973) revolutionized martial arts in cinema and popular culture. Born in San Francisco and raised in Hong Kong, Lee gained international fame with films such as "Enter the Dragon" (1973) and "Fist of Fury" (1972). In 1967, he founded his own martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency. Lee's role as Kato in "The Green Hornet" (1966-1967) showcased his martial prowess to American audiences. An accomplished cha-cha dancer, he won the Hong Kong Cha-Cha Championship in 1958. Despite his sudden death at 32, Lee left an indelible mark on both martial arts and cinema.

About

Born November 27, 1940

Died July 20, 1973

Birthplace San Francisco, California, USA

Nationality American

Education Philosophy

School University of Washington

Resting Place Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington, USA

Popular Quotes

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them."

Motivation Inspiration Self-improvement Success

"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of."

Motivation Inspiration Philosophy Wisdom

"Real living is living for others."

Empathy Compassion Humanity Kindness

"Showing off is the fool's idea of glory."

Wisdom Self-awareness Humility Ego

"The more we value things, the less we value ourselves."

Personal growth Philosophy Mindfulness Inner peace

"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do."

Personal growth Self-improvement Wisdom Determination

"As you think, so shall you become."

Motivation Personal growth Philosophy Self-improvement

"Using no way as a way, having no limitation as limitation."

Personal growth Philosophy Self-improvement Self-awareness

"The possession of anything begins in the mind."

Self-improvement Mindset Personal development Inner strength

"Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own."

Personal growth Self-improvement Wisdom Mindfulness

"A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at."

Motivation Inspiration Determination Perspective

"If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done."

Motivation Focus Productivity Action

"To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities."

Motivation Resilience Empowerment Ambition

"Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them."

Self-improvement Wisdom Growth Personal development

"For it is easy to criticize and break down the spirit of others, but to know yourself takes a lifetime."

Personal growth Self-awareness Inner strength Understanding

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