--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I told you there was no such thing as…" description: "\"“I told you there was no such thing as immortality, not even for dragons.”\" — Stanley S. Thornton" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22a/stanley-s-thornton-279356_death_i-told-you-there-was-no-such-thing-as-im_2768212.jpg" --- # I told you there was no such thing as immortality, not… ![“I told you there was no such thing as immortality, not even for dragons.” quote by Stanley S. Thornton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22a/stanley-s-thornton-279356_death_i-told-you-there-was-no-such-thing-as-im_2768212.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22a/stanley-s-thornton-279356_death_i-told-you-there-was-no-such-thing-as-im_2768212.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22a/stanley-s-thornton-279356_death_i-told-you-there-was-no-such-thing-as-im_2768212.jpg) > ““I told you there was no such thing as immortality, not even for dragons.”” [Stanley S. Thornton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stanley-s-thornton/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Immortality is a myth even for mythical beings like dragons, emphasizing mortality. **In simple terms:** Immortality doesn’t exist. Key Takeaway Accept mortality and cherish life. Themes mortality myth fantasy dragons existentialism Mood reflective philosophical Type fantasy mythology When to use this quote - storytelling - game design - role‑playing - creative writing Key Concepts mythology philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What would you do if you were immortal? - How does mortality shape meaning? 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