The English words "The pen is mightier than the sword" were first
written by novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, in his
historical play Cardinal Richelieu.
Richelieu, chief minister to King Louis XIII, discovers a
plot to kill him, but as a priest he is unable to take up arms against
his enemies.
His page, Francois, points out: But now, at your command are other weapons, my good Lord.
Richelieu agrees: The pen is mightier than the sword... Take away the sword; States can be saved without it!
According to Cambridge Dictionary the saying emphasises that "thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than the use of force or violence"
Napoleon is another who is said to have compared word and weapon. "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than 1,000 bayonets,"
His page, Francois, points out: But now, at your command are other weapons, my good Lord.
Richelieu agrees: The pen is mightier than the sword... Take away the sword; States can be saved without it!
According to Cambridge Dictionary the saying emphasises that "thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than the use of force or violence"
Napoleon is another who is said to have compared word and weapon. "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than 1,000 bayonets,"
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