Broken Quote by Bruce Lee
“It is better to live as a broken piece of jade, than to live as a useless clay.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Art of Expressing the Human Body” (1971)??null
Living with flaws is preferable to living without purpose or impact.
In simple terms: Accept imperfection, avoid uselessness.
Embrace meaningful imperfection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- creative pursuits
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn brokenness into strength?
- What purpose drives you?
Focusing on flaws can become self‑defeating.