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The proverb “The pen is mightier than the sword” means that “the writers of the world invisibly exercise greater influence upon people than soldiers.” The proverb acknowledges that we often think violence (\”the sword\”) is a source of strength. But, this proverb states, it is actually the art of writing that is stronger.
The proverb celebrates the power of writing. It highlights the fact that, Writers are more powerful than mighty warriors and Mighty warriors and the fear of the swords cannot build the impact that the words of great writers can on people’s mind.
These types of writing might be creative, factual, political, social, economical, inspirational, theatrical, etc.
Warriors fight with swords and win battles. The power of sword has built vast empires in the paste. These empires were built on the back of killing of thousands of enemies. Alexander the Great was a great conqueror. Similarly, Napoleon was a great military commander. However, the glories of their victories did not last forever.
It is an absolute fact that fighting leads to destruction. Fighting, of course, is done sometimes with a good end in view. The sword has been used sometimes to remove evils and bring about good. Abraham Lincoln fought to abolish slavery, an evil system, which ruled over America and many other countries.
The use of the sword for an aggressive purpose is a great crime. However, for a good purpose, it may be good to a degree. However, the pen far surpasses it in its power of doing good to all human beings.
Warriors use swords and writers use pen as their weapon. Swords cause pain and misery. On the other hand, pens are the sources of joy, justice, and happiness.
Writers influence men more that the fear of the sword can. Great writers create immortal literature. The works of Shakespeare are read and admired by several generations. It is a fact that men are more guided by ideas than by physical force. The mighty pens of Bankim Chandra, Rabindranath Tagore and others ushered in the independence of our country by creating a passion for freedom. The teachings of Mahatma Gandhi made India free without any recourse to the sword.
It is evident that the power of the sword is confined to a particular time and place. However, the power of the pen is universal and immortal.