Quote of the day by Bruce Lee — “Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick” — focuses on how people respond to reality and difficult situations. The saying asks people to see circumstances as they are instead of spending time wishing they were different. It also connects acceptance with action. Bruce Lee was known as a martial artist, actor and teacher whose work brought martial arts to a wider film audience. His approach to martial arts also included philosophy, and many of his sayings continue to be discussed for their lessons on focus, discipline, simplicity and action.