the pen is mightier than the sword

"The pen is mightier than the sword" is a metaphorical expression that suggests the power and influence of communication and ideas surpasses and have a more lasting impact than violence or warfare. It implies that the written or spoken word, represented by the pen, has the ability to inspire, persuade, and bring about significant change, while the sword, symbolizing warfare and violence, only brings temporary and superficial solutions. This phrase highlights the supremacy of intellectual and peaceful means of resolving conflicts or influencing society over physical force.


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