Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some mistakes are made or some sacrifices must occur.

Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

(idiomatic) A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

plural of breakstone

Saxifrage (Saxifraga spp.) / Parsley piert (Aphanes arvensis) / Burnet saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga) / Pearlwort (Sagina spp.)