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Emptiness the starting point. — In order to taste my cup of water you must first empty your cup. My friend, drop all your preconceived and fixed ideas and be neutral. Do you know why this cup is useful? Because it is empty.

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Bruce Lee
Age: 32 †
Born: 1940
Born: November 27
Died: 1973
Died: July 20
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