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What does it mean?
The speaker admires Kahlo so much they wish to be her if they painted.
In plain terms
If I was a painter I would want to be like Frida.
What can you take from it?
Emulate those you deeply admire.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • creative inspiration
  • mentorship

Putting it to work

  • identify role models
  • study their work

Questions to consider

  • Who do you wish to be?
  • Why do you choose them?

Another view

It may overlook the costs of living their life.

More from Frida Kahlo

  1. The art of Frida Kahlo is a ribbon around a bomb.

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  2. I hope the exit is joyful and I hope never to return.

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  3. Pies, para que los quiero Si tengo alas para volar.

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