I thought the Bruce Lee quote was about knowledge and self-knowledge but maybe he wrote both due it’s also true with help and self-help.
I’m student of Bruce Lee taughts since 24 years ago and I still learn things from its life and from my own to be coherent with his teachings. Also I remember another quote from him which maybe could help you understand better about your topic question.
“Jeet Kune Do is for a man (or woman) in a million” where IMHO he wasn’t saying this way of life it’s only for elite or “the choosen one” person... he was pointing to the same reality as you: Those who choose by themselves to look at the moon (instead of finger).
Maybe a short video clip from Enter the Dragon will be better (and less biased than my personal opinion) to illustrate what I’m trying to share.

Blessings