Bruce Lee was one of the greatest martial artists of all time, but you’d be surprised at how some of the most famous Bruce Lee quotes have more to do with achieving success than they have with martial arts itself!

In fact, many speakers (especially his diehard fans) have a habit of quoting this famous martial artist time and again. Be inspired by these famous motivational quotes from a legend!

Bruce Lee Quote # 1: "Notice that stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind."

If you want to succeed in life, you need to be more like the bamboo or the willow. Be open-minded and embrace change. By refusing to be flexible, you are most definitely shunning away any room for growth.

Say your company has been taken over by a new management with new policies. Are you really going to raise hell over the change just because you refuse to adapt; or do you want to keep your job? Don’t let your stubbornness get in the way.

Bruce Lee Quote # 2: "Simplicity is the key to brilliance."

This particular statement has been proven true time and time again. Even Leonardo da Vinci said that "the simplest explanation is most likely the correct one."

Sometimes, we over think our problems and as a result, fail to see that the solution is right in front of us. Don’t fall into the same trap that a lot of people do. Get your head out of the gutter and adopt a simple perspective.

Bruce Lee Quote # 3: "As you think, so shall you become."

There is something very serene and meditative about this famous inspirational quote, isn’t there? Whenever I feel disappointed with myself, I repeat this mantra quietly over and over again while focusing on what I want to be like.

I close my eyes and imagine myself to be successful and confident at work. In just five minutes, I feel loads better already. This is the power of positive thinking. It’s as if Bruce Lee himself spoke to me and gave me that piece of advice!

These famous Bruce Lee quotes are quite motivating, aren’t they? They have definitely helped me get through a lot of obstacles in my life. Whether at home or at work, these quotes have definitely changed the way I see things. I hope they do the same for you.