--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I trained as an artist originally, so I…" description: "\"I trained as an artist originally, so I know what a nice human body looks like, and I would like to look like that notion, and of course I never will. ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/richard-griffiths-18512_art_i-trained-as-an-artist-originally-so-i-k_2980029.jpg" --- # I trained as an artist originally, so I know what a nice… ![“I trained as an artist originally, so I know what a nice human body looks like, and I would like to look like that notion, and of course I never will. But I've got past that.” quote by Richard Griffiths](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/richard-griffiths-18512_art_i-trained-as-an-artist-originally-so-i-k_2980029.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/richard-griffiths-18512_art_i-trained-as-an-artist-originally-so-i-k_2980029.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/richard-griffiths-18512_art_i-trained-as-an-artist-originally-so-i-k_2980029.jpg) > “I trained as an artist originally, so I know what a nice human body looks like, and I would like to look like that notion, and of course I never will. But I've got past that.” [Richard Griffiths](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-griffiths/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Acknowledges the gap between idealized body image and reality, and the personal growth in moving beyond it. **In simple terms:** Accept body imperfections. Key Takeaway Focus on inner qualities over appearance. Themes body image self‑acceptance growth Mood thoughtful empathetic inspirational Type psychology self‑help When to use this quote - health counseling - media literacy - personal therapy - education programs Key Concepts psychology media influence self‑esteem Questions to Reflect On - How does media shape your body ideals? - What steps help you appreciate your own body? 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