Mine, said the stone,mine is the hour.I crush the…
“Mine, said the stone,mine is the hour.I crush the scissors,such is my power.Stronger than wishes,my power, alone.Mine, said the paper,mine are the wordsthat smother the stonewith imagined birds,reams of them, flownfrom the mind of the shaper.Mine, said the scissors,mine all the knivesgashing through paper'sethereal lives;nothing's so properas tattering wishes.As stone crushes scissors,as paper snuffs stoneand scissors cut paper,all end alone.So heap up your paperand scissor your wishesand uproot the stonefrom the top of the hill.They all end aloneas you will, you will.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Power struggles mirror the rock‑paper‑scissors cycle; each dominates another yet remains isolated.
In simple terms: Each force beats another but ends alone.
Key Takeaway
Recognize interdependence.
Themes
conflict
solitude
power dynamics
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political strategy
- creative writing
Key Concepts
symbolism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance power and connection?
- What does solitude teach you?
A Different Perspective
Isolation persists despite victory.