Pen is mightier than the sword?

Answer 1

Obviously, the appeal of the proverb is universal. Mighty emperors from time to time conquered in wars but their names have been erased from the pages of history. Whereas the writings of Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Tagore are and will remain for over till the human civilization exists on earth.

Answer 2

It takes Propaganda created with the pen to inspire thugs with swords to do their work.

So it's like asking 'Is a bullet mightier than a gun?'. One uses the other.

The way someone writes a speech can impact the nature of many human events and reactions. The pen is more powerful than the sword, if the mind is listening.

No, the sword is NOT mightier than the pen. I don't know how 'a mind can hear' a pen: That is a writing instrument.

The ability to read and comprehend the written word is necessary for the pen to be mightier than the sword.

A famous king once gave his "most trusted messenger" a secret note to deliver unread to his "most trusted knight". It read "Kill this man". Had the messenger been able to read the note, he might have escaped.

In this case, the pen directed the sword.

Answer 3

Yes, because everyone uses the pen. Even though the sword is sharp and elegant, the pen is a common utensil that writes all our thoughts.

The quotation was codified by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. It is a reference to the persuasive appeal of the written word, which among other things had inspired patriots in the 13 American colonies to fight for their right to independence.

Conversely, there will always be instances where overwhelming military power means that popular uprisings may fail. This occurred in Hungary in 1956, when Europe refused to come to the aid of the anti-Communist government of Imry Nagy.

Answer 4

According to the proverb "The pen is mightier than the sword", yes. Ideas written by writers have more effect on history in the long run than battles do.