The Impossible Riddle
They were deciphering the inscription at the feet of a newly-discovered statue:
” ‘I stand tall, immobile’ ”
“What is it?”
” ‘Always a likeness, but never becoming’ ”
“Ah, a riddle!”
” ‘If I fall, I crumble’ ”
“What could it be?”
” ‘Outside, birds would use me for target practice’ ”
“What is it?”
“No idea.”