As a Hong Kong American actor, Bruce Lee made a name for himself as an actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and inventor of Jeet Kune Do despite passing away at the young age of just 32.

Many know him for his movies, but he is considered the most influential martial artist of all time, and the discipline he founded is believed to have heralded the birth of modern mixed martial arts.

Bruce Lee is also credited with helping reshape the perception Americans had about Asians through his films. His films also changed the genre in Hollywood, Hong Kong, and everywhere else in the world.

On top of these incredible achievements, he was also quite philosophical, and here are some of his best pieces of advice.

1. Wasting Time Is Wasting Life

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

2. Bragging Is For Fools

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

3. Life Is Hard, Accept It

"Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one"

4. Learn To Be Flexible, Or You Will Break Easily

"Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind."

5. Unless Your Life Benefits Others, It's A Waste

"Real living is living for others."

6. Seeking Forgiveness Takes Courage

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

7. On Love

"Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning, and unquenchable."

8. Learn To Control Your Temper Or Risk Appearing A Fool

"A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."

9. Dedication Changes Everything

"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."

10. You Can Be Successful And Happy By Being The Best Version Of Yourself

"Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality, and duplicate it."

Bruce Lee said these amazing quotes, some of which you have probably heard many times before. He overcame seriously incredible odds to become an unforgettable influence in the world with his dedication to martial arts and its advancement.