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  Japanese Folktales
The stonecutter, however, had never seen this spirit, and only shook his head, with an unbelieving air, when anyone spoke of it.
One day the stonecutter carried a gravestone to the house of a rich man, and saw there all sorts of beautiful things, of which he had never even dreamed.
One morning the heat was so great that the stonecutter could scarcely breathe, and he determined he would stop at home till the evening.
www.pitt.edu /~dash/japan.html   (5169 words)

  
  The Stonecutter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Stonecutter is a Japanese folktale of unknown authorship.
According to the Aarne and Thompson classification of fairy tales, The Stonecutter is a tale of type 555, The Fisherman and His Wife.
At the end, the stonecutter simply realises that his greedy longings are futile because power is relative (compare: food chain).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Stonecutter   (785 words)

  
 Stonecutter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stonecutter is one of twelve magical Swords in Fred Saberhagen's Books of the Swords series.
The Stonecutter is a Japanese folktale about a man who wished he was the sun.
The The Sacred Order of the Stonecutters, a fictional secret society from The Simpsons modeled after various institutions of freemasonry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stonecutter   (131 words)

  
 HaOt
The Stonecutter gazed upon the mountain and saw for the first time that it was the space around the rocks that defined their shapes into meaningful forms.
As the Stonecutter’s consciousness grew there occurred a soulful recognition that the shapes of carved rock that once had seemed meaningless and useless were actually sculpted letters and that these letters could be formed into words and that words could guide actions.
In a defining moment the Stonecutter realized that it was not the rocks that had been transformed, but rather it was the Stonecutter’s ability to see the world in a new way.
www.hadafah.com /haot.htm   (2256 words)

  
 The Stonecutter
Size and arrangement is such that there is ample acting space, and the Stonecutter may easily progress from one level to the next higher level.
Slides are shown behind the action during the play, their content appropriate to whatever incarnation the Stonecutter is in at the time.
Stonecutter: Stops his move across the stage and reacts to the home of the merchant.
204eastsouth.com /stone.htm   (1176 words)

  
 Stonecutter's Island at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Stonecutter's Island is a former island in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.
Stonecutter's Island was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army on December 11, 1941, following heavy shelling.
Stonecutter's Island is the contemporary site of a large sewage treatment facility.
www.wiki.tatet.com /Stonecutter%27s_Island.html   (261 words)

  
 Exercise 3
The stonecutter, however, had never seen this spirit, and only shook his head, with an unbelieving air, when anyone spoke of it.
One day the stonecutter carried a gravestone to the house of a rich man, and saw there all sorts of beutiful things, of which he had never even dreamed.
One morning the heat was so great that the stonecutter could scarcely breathe, and he determined he would stop at home till the evening.
www.columbia.edu /~cah34/wk3.html   (1195 words)

  
 An Eastern Fable - The Stonecutter Your Martial Arts Ezine Issue 12
The stonecutter was not satisfied with his position in life, and felt that all else in nature and humanity were far more important than a poor stonecutter.
One day, as the sun that was a stonecutter was shining down upon the earth, a large thick rain cloud Try and try as he might, the sun that was a stonecutter could not melt the cloud.
The mountain, that was the cloud, that was the sun, that was a stonecutter, was happy, stopping overflowing streams from destroying towns and keeping harsh winds away from the crops.
tutors.tripod.com /martialarts_ezine91598.html   (2787 words)

  
 The Stonecutter
There was a stonecutter who earned his livelihood by hewing out rocks from the mountain.
The stonecutter did not know that this happened to be his moment of grace, during which his wishes would be granted.
He was the king, clad in ermine, sitting in the royal coach drawn by white horses, and receiving the acclaim of the crowd.
forums.homeless.org.au /showthread.php?t=441   (678 words)

  
 TWO FRESH...TWO FOLD! - Children's Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
One day while the stonecutter was out of his house, a mouse came in and nibbled on some bread.
And so it came to be that the mouse cleaned for the stonecutter, and each day the stonecutter fed the mouse.
The stonecutter shined a block of stone until it was clear as glass.
www.twofresh-twofold.com /writing/children.files/whistles.htm   (481 words)

  
 The Process - thinkarete
I think the stonecutter is a perfect metaphor for the process of growing into our full potential.
The reality (obviously) is that the stonecutter had been hammering away at that rock for a long time.
Obviously, the stonecutter isn’t strong enough to break a rock in one blow and no one is “lucky” enough to reach any level of excellence without an equally diligent and consistent effort.
www.thinkarete.com /notes/the_process   (269 words)

  
 Innerchange - Articles - The Stonecutter
There was once a poor stonecutter who worked at the base of a mountain, chipping away at rocks.
The prince of the district was flying by in his chariot, his royal red robes flapping in the wind, his diamond buttons sparkling as they caught the sun.
Suddenly, the stonecutter found himself ripping along in the chariot, his clothes now rich and luminous.
innerchangemag.com /dugan-stonecutter.htm   (828 words)

  
 Stone Cutter
The stonecutter saw the jewels that Samuel had and proclaimed, “If I were rich, I would be so happy!” The mountain spirit heard this, and granted this wish.
Knowing the stonecutter as well as the spirit did, he knew that the stonecutter would want to be this rock.
Shelly leaned out of her bed and said “That was a lovely story Ms Clare, but I am not sure I entirely believe in spirits and things like that.” Shelly began to tuck in all her dolls in bed with her as she prepared for a good nights sleep.
students.ou.edu /P/Sonal.Patni-1/story1.html   (769 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Stonecutter: How I wish I could be strong and powerful like the Sun.
Stonecutter: With that Cloud in front of me, I cannot shine brightly.
Narrator #2: And as before, the wish was granted and the Stonecutter became a Cloud.
www.lisablau.com /scripts/2001scripts/Stonecutter.doc   (505 words)

  
 Stonecutter
A Stonecutter is master of chisel and awl.
I'm an apprentice "Stonecutter" of language, using tools of the wordsmith to scrutinize my own unfinished life, and the ominous events and political machinations of a world we all inhabit.
Myself, my wife and our two almost grown sons are disgusted and repelled by the monstrously inadequate and profoundly incompetent response of your government to the catastrophe on the Gulf Coast, and especially in New Orleans, where the events of the past 7 days have rocked us to the core.
stonecutter.blogspot.com   (4288 words)

  
 story3.html
The stonecutter was in awe of all the wonderful possessions and comforts of the rich man's home.
Slowly the stonecutter began to envy the rich man. He was so consumed by this jealousy when he arrived at the mountain side the next day he screamed out in anger, "I wish I was a rich man!"
The man was so overjoyed with his new way of life, that he forgot he was ever a stonecutter.
students.ou.edu /D/Talia.J.Dolezal-1/story3.htm   (953 words)

  
 [No title]
Grampa Simpson is a Stonecutter _and_ a Mason?
You have joined the Sacred Order of the Stonecutters who, since ancient times, have split the rocks of ignorance that obscure the light of knowledge and truth.
And with my brothers the Stonecutters behind me, this is the beginning of a better world for all of us.
www.snpp.com /episodes/2F09   (5724 words)

  
 Kenston High School ~ Pic of the Day ~ 3 05 03   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
After he had made his selection, the stonecutter asked him what inscription he would like on it.
Strange was not amused by the stonecutter's attempt at humor and asked if he had another suggestion.
The stonecutter said, "I could write, 'Here lies an honest lawyer'." The lawyer protested, "But that won't tell people who it was." "It most certainly will," retorted the stonecutter.
www.kenston.k12.oh.us /khs/just4fun/joke_10_08_03.htm   (179 words)

  
 The Stonecutter
I got there before Julia and found that she's reserved a table for us right next to the cut granite fireplace, which was blazing welcomingly with big logs.
He said something that's worth quoting: 'Lots of people can cook with the same skill that I do, but there are few who can do it better.' I liked that; it's as honest as his cooking.
It's also true - the fact is that care and passion are the mainstays of a good kitchen, and those qualities are in the Stonecutter in spades.
www.foodandwine.net /reviews/374.htm   (920 words)

  
 Psychofraud - Chapter 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Long ago an elderly stonecutter was being tried by the citizens of his community.
However, the stonecutter felt that in good conscience, he could not refrain from searching for truth as best he could and communicating it to all who were interested.
The stonecutter took this with complete calm, which was his usual state of mind, and at no time displayed any adverse emotions.
www.see.org /e-pf-5.htm   (6783 words)

  
 THE STONECUTTER
There was a story about the stonecutter who was dissatisfied with himself and with his position in life.
Then he would no longer have to live the life of a mere stonecutter.
To his great surprise, he suddenly became the merchant, enjoying more luxiries and power than he had ever dreamed of, envied and detested by those less wealthy than himself.
home.earthlink.net /~foodforthought2/id90.html   (503 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
There was once a stonecutter, who was dissatisfied with himself and with his position in life.
He became very envious, and wished that he could be like the merchant.
To his great surprise, he suddenly became the merchant, enjoying more luxuries and power than he had ever dreamed of, envied and detested by those less wealthy than himself.
math.ucsd.edu /~erickson/stories/stonecut.txt   (439 words)

  
 Sally
For many months the stonecutter worked away at the block of stone, working painstakingly at every little detail until the stone began to resemble something besides a block of stone.
The stonecutter could hardly fail to notice the fact that one of his creations was gone and that another of his creations had miraculously moved ten feet along the wall and was now in a noticeably different position from what he had created.
The stonecutter might have realized the danger that he was in if he didn't believe that he was mad and that Sally was not really lunging at him.
www.geocities.com /twinweyr/gargsally.html   (5895 words)

  
 Stonecutter Story - Story-Lovers SOS Story Lists
I begin by saying that the stonecutter was unhappy about his lot in life.
He thought his job as a stonecutter was menial and of no consequence.
Then I want to be the stonecutter!" And since the spirit of the mountain was feeling generous that day, the stonecutter's wish was granted and he was himself, the stonecutter, once again...which is what he really wanted to be all along.
www.story-lovers.com /listsstonecutterstory.html   (1068 words)

  
 Zoetrope: All-Story: Back Issues
He found these things but no explicit sign of the stonecutter, and little in the way of assistance until a young Latvian woman emerged from an office and cheerily informed Victor that the stonecutter did indeed use a room in the building, but he kept no regular hours and she hadn't seen him that morning.
The stonecutter was admittedly only fifteen minutes late, and the fact that he did not pick up the phone could actually be construed as a good sign—(the man was on his way)—so there was, in essence, no logical reason for despair.
And he entertained the thought, in some subrational recess, that meeting the stonecutter might be like meeting God or the president or the Wizard of Oz—equal parts disappointment and reward—but at least the truth would be revealed.
www.all-story.com /issues.cgi?action=show_story&story_id=270   (10796 words)

  
 Marketing's Greatest Ally
Their behavior is demonstrated in both their restraint from making changes in their marketing programs and their willingness to continue executing a marketing strategy despite the absence of quick financial strokes.
The stonecutter picks a spot on the rock and hammers at it over and over.
But all stonecutters are positive that they can do the job they set out to do if they concentrate upon the results down the road rather than the hard rock surface facing them.
www.gmarketing.com /articles/read/41/Marketing's_Greatest_Ally.html   (792 words)

  
 Self Value   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The following is the Chinese story of the Stonecutter.
There was once a stonecutter, who was dissatified with himself and with his position in life.
He become very envious, and wished that he could be like the merchat.
www.geocities.com /sutton21/stonecutter.html   (457 words)

  
 BBC School Radio - Collective Worship - Together
There are several versions of this traditional Eastern tale about a dissatisfied stonecutter who, after trying on several different guises, discovers that it's possible to find enlightenment and satisfaction just as he is.
Together version of this story it is thanks to the indulgence of a mountain spirit that the stonecutter is able to fulfil his desire to be someone else.
Draw a large circle and draw the key points of the stonecutter's story around the edge, returning eventually to the way he was, as a stonecutter.
www.bbc.co.uk /schoolradio/collectiveworship/together_spring06_programme02.shtml   (486 words)

  
 The Stonecutter
No matter how Useful we may be, sometimes it takes us a while to recognize our own value.
Then he would no longer have to live the life of a mere stonecutter.
He looked down and saw far below him the figure of a stonecutter.
www.sus4.com /thoughts/files/2000/5-29-00.html   (451 words)

  
 January 9
Both the Rock and the stonecutter is Jesus.
Just as the rock that is being cut by the stonecutter does not look beautiful or complete during the process, we only see the stone that is being cut, imperfect, flawed, and incomplete.
The King, himself is the jeweler, the stonecutter.
iam.homewithgod.com /brideofthelamb/dailydevotions/january_9.htm   (430 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
She handed the stonecutter an inscription she had written; it had a long, beautiful passage, plus his name and dates of birth and death.
It read, "Up and Died." The stonecutter felt bad that after 45 years of marriage, all that would be on Vincent's headstone was "Up and Died," so he told Loretta he would give her a special deal--she could have six words for the same $1.50.
Loretta thought for a moment, then she took the piece of paper, wrote a new inscription for the tombstone, and handed it to the stonecutter.
www.humournet.com /collage.archives/collage175.txt   (1744 words)

  
 The Stonecutter (2003)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Stonecutter brings this personal struggle and zeal for more to fruition with it's breathtaking photography and peacefully moving soundtrack.
During these times of uncertainty, war and an abundance of `ill feelings' The Stonecutter is a welcome reminder of the essential elements that true happiness is derived from.
My advice would be to turn off CNN for the night and huddle with the kids on the couch and watch a movie that offers some good old-fashioned entertainment.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0299160   (312 words)

  
 Juho : Khemical Stonecutter : BlogHUD : Second Life blogging system
Khemical Stonecutter RE: I still can't cross post to wordpress blogs hosted at dreamhost.com...
Khemical RE: This is another attempt to cross post [by Khemical Stonecutter]
Koz Farina RE: This is another attempt to cross post [by Khemical Stonecutter]
my.bloghud.com /khemicalstonecutter/on/Juho   (400 words)

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