A pen is mightier than a sword?

Answer 1

In this metaphor the pen refers to intelligence and the sword to brute strength.

For example being smart will make an ally out of an enemy.

While having strength will crush him flat out denying you help if need arises

Answer 2

i believe that it is neither the pen nor the sword which is mightier, because its is the wielder of the sword or the pen who is mightier as without the wielder, the sword and the pen are mere objects.

This slogan is often said by the reverse which is the pen is mightier than the sword. I believe I can disagree with the first answer. In the overall view of history the latter one has proven to be correct most often. This because the pen represents ideas. The sword represents violent action. Case in point: The American Revolution had its roots in the newspapers and published speeches & remarks of important figures of that time who advocated independence from the British Empire. Thus the pen began the action of the sword. Another example: before the Nazi Party took over Germany, Hitler had written his Mein Kampf which stated that German Jews were responsible for Germany's troubles. Later when Hitler held both the pen and the sword, the German Jews were punished by exile and concentration camps and death camps.

Answer 3

This phrase emphasizes the power of words and communication in bringing about change and influence. It suggests that diplomacy, intellect, and persuasion can often be more effective in solving problems and creating a lasting impact compared to force or violence.

Answer 4

Yes, because written words can alter the emotion of a person while a blade can't. Except that a pen could just kill the people the pen was trying to persuade and then would then be mightier.

Answer 5

No? The sword isn't mightier than the pen?

Answer 6

A pen is more delicate and you can write with it and a sword does nothing but kills people .