An intelligent mind is an inquiring mind. It is not satisfied with explanation, with conclusions. Nor is it a mind that believes, because belief is again another form of conclusion.
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Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reacting against something without understanding it can lead to self-imposed limitations.
This quote by Bruce Lee highlights the importance of approaching traditional methods with an open mind rather than dismissing them out of reaction. In doing so, one often creates new patterns or frameworks that may confine them just as much, if not more, than the traditional systems they initially rejected. It suggests that wisdom comes from understanding and integrating different approaches rather than rejecting them outright due to personal bias.
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