--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Not that it matters. It didn't kill me…" description: "\"“Not that it matters. It didn't kill me. You don't die that easily, but let me tell you, you come close to it. Afterwards, what you went through makes ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/633/magda-szab-27461_clever_not-that-it-matters-it-didn-t-kill-me-yo_296587.jpg" --- # Not that it matters. It didn't kill me. You don't die that… ![“Not that it matters. It didn't kill me. You don't die that easily, but let me tell you, you come close to it. Afterwards, what you went through makes you so clever you wish you could become stupid again, utterly stupid.” quote by Magda Szabó](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/633/magda-szab-27461_clever_not-that-it-matters-it-didn-t-kill-me-yo_296587.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/633/magda-szab-27461_clever_not-that-it-matters-it-didn-t-kill-me-yo_296587.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/633/magda-szab-27461_clever_not-that-it-matters-it-didn-t-kill-me-yo_296587.jpg) > ““Not that it matters. It didn't kill me. You don't die that easily, but let me tell you, you come close to it. Afterwards, what you went through makes you so clever you wish you could become stupid again, utterly stupid.”” Magda Szabó ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Near‑death experiences sharpen intellect, prompting a longing for ignorance’s simplicity. **In simple terms:** Close calls make you smarter, yet wish for simplicity. Key Takeaway Balance knowledge and peace. Themes mortality wisdom longing Mood somber reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - risk taking - learning from trauma - mindfulness practice Key Concepts existentialism psychology Questions to Reflect On - What does “stupid” represent for you? - How can you find peace after trauma? 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