Another way Quote by Dolly Parton
“People say you shouldn't have plastic surgery because if God wanted you another way he would have made you that way, but I say that's a lot of crock. If God didn't want plastic surgeons, he wouldn't have given them hands to work with.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dolly Parton on Body Image, 2018
A humorous rebuttal that argues skill and purpose exist regardless of appearance, and that creators are meant to use their abilities.
In simple terms: Talent and purpose matter more than looks.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your abilities, not just looks.
Themes
self‑acceptance
humor
purpose
Mood
playful
confident
Type
inspirational
humorous
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal confidence
- creative work
- health choices
Key Concepts
existentialism
skill
divine intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you value skill over appearance?
- What role does humor play in self‑acceptance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the emotional impact of body‑image pressure.
![“I think [music and acting], they are connected, all that stuff. It's your emotional self, is pretty much how you do it, I think, from whatever place you do it, whether you're acting or you're singing.” quote by Dolly Parton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/116/dolly-parton-366_acting_i-think-music-and-acting-they-are-connec_35206.jpg)
