I fear not the man
â
I fear not the man
who has practiced 10,000 kicks once,
but I fear the man
who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.
â
Meaning
This quote means mastery comes from deep repetition of one skill, not from doing many things only once.
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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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