Adapt what is useful, reject
“
Adapt what is useful,
reject what is useless,
and add what is specifically your own.
”
Meaning
This quote means learn selectively, discard what doesn’t help, and make the rest uniquely yours.
About Author
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, and philosopher, celebrated for revolutionizing martial arts and film. His quotes often reflect discipline, self-mastery, and perseverance. Lee inspires athletes, performers, and thinkers to cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual strength, blending creativity with philosophy.
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