Scissors Quote by Frances Hardinge
““But scissors are really intended for one job alone - snipping things in two. Dividing by force. Everything on one side or the other, and nothing in between.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Trial by Frances Hardinge, 2014
Scissors symbolize tools designed for a single purpose, emphasizing division and the lack of middle ground.
In simple terms: Scissors have one purpose: to cut.
Recognize when tools are too narrow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- design thinking
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have a tool become too limiting?
- What are the costs of binary thinking?
Over-specialization can limit flexibility and creativity.