It means that words, particularly the written word, can be more effective in accomplishing change, i.e. of people's ideas, attitudes, feelings and behavior, rather than using violence. The quote says that great writers (whether in plays, poems, literature, songs, or newspaper reporting) can even outlast an army. Often, despite efforts to suppress them, important ideas will live on in written form, long after the rulers and their armies are gone.
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∙ 12y agoThe pen is mightier than the sword. This phrase means that the power of ideas and communication (symbolized by the pen) is ultimately more influential and enduring than the use of force or violence (symbolized by the sword).
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the situation and the application. It is much easier to remove a president from power by the pen then a revolt. Yet it is easier to defeat a sickly inferior by the sword than ridicule.
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∙ 12y agoThe expression "the pen is mightier than the sword" means that the power of the written word (as found in journalism, poetry, and literature) can be stronger than the power of an army. In other words, a country's military may use the sword (today, they would use guns-- this is an old expression) to conquer people, but armies come and go, and so do military leaders. Public opinion, as expressed in what authors and scholars and even song-writers create, will outlast even an army. Many times, it is the writers and the journalists who express the opinions that the rulers and leaders want to suppress. But despite the efforts of the rulers to crush these ideas, somehow there will always be great writers who will speak out, and their thoughts will be preserved in the books, plays, poems, songs, and other texts that they have written. Throughout history, great writers (and speakers) have rallied the people and created revolutions that outlasted even a mighty army.
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∙ 13y agoIn programmes, and this is simply an old English saying
This saying simply means that yes, if you plunged a dagger into someone's heart then yes, they would die, but feel not as much pain
However, if someone was prejudice against you-because you were homosexual or a different race/colour, and said mean words about you, you would generally feel much more heart by those words
On the lighter side: Always.
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∙ 12y agoThe pen refers to a small, writing utensil, while a sword refers to something all powerful. But sometimes a small thing can be bigger, better than something such like a sword. This idiom is MOST LIKELY used to compare a weak thing, and something with a lot of power.
OpinionThat expression means a good writer can influence more by her words than a soldier can with his sword because the written word is more powerful than physical force.
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∙ 10y agoThe meaning is that while one might wish to destroy some institution that they have deemed 'evil' by a frontal attack, it is more effective to communicate the evil to the masses, who will be equally appalled, thus provoking a lasting change.
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Raniel Keith Fabroa said that the pen is mightier than the sword. because the mightier is better or bigger than the sword.
You can cut a pen with a sword, but you can't cut a sword with a pen.
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword - 1916 was released on: USA: 4 November 1916
"the pen is mightier than the sword"
Yes, he had a pen. He was a poet and a writer. And as you know, "The pen is mightier than the sword."
big enough to write with
The pen is mightier than the sword; simply write a statute.
the pen is mightier than the sword
I suppose that a pen and a sword, if we imagine them to be alive, might wish to debate the claim that the pen is mightier than the sword. Each can boast of their accomplishments and power.
explanation of the quote "pen is mightier than sword".
Thing's written remain longer, more people read and see. Sword effect's not so great.
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.