I've got the Mark of Cain, " said Simon. "That means nothing can kill me, right?"" You can kill yourself, " Magnus said, somewhat unhelpfully. "As far as I know, inanimate objects can accidentally kill you. So if you were planning on teaching yourself the lambada on a greased platform over a pit full of knives, I wouldn't."" There goes my Saturday. Cassandra Clare
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While this is a pretty standard example of the phrase, there are plenty of variations of the meaning. One common variation is that it is often used to describe a condition that is irreversible. The idea here is that the Mark of Cain is something that cannot be removed or changed. "I've got the Mark of Cain, that means nothing can kill me?" This may be true.

But there are many things in life that can kill you, even if they are reversible. Being stabbed, for instance, could cause permanent damage.

Source: City Of Lost Souls

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