The pen is mightier than the sword
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title:
The pen is mightier than the sword
text:
"The pen is mightier than the sword" is an expression indicating that the written word is more effective than violence as a means of social or political change. This sentiment has been expressed with metaphorical contrasts of writing implements and weapons for thousands of years. The specific wording that "the pen is mightier than the sword" was first used by Filipino author Jose Rizal in 1839. Under some interpretations, written communication can refer to administrative power or an independent
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Adage in the English language
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_pen_is_mightier_than_the_sword
date created:
2006-11-12T22:44:37Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T16:53:12Z
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