Saturday Proverb
Proverb: "The pen is mightier than the sword."
Meaning:
Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to
force people to do what you want.
History / Interest Fact:
The sentence was coined by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 for
his play Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy. The idea of this sentence had been
expressed in various earlier forms.
The sentence was coined by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 for
his play Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy. The idea of this sentence had been
expressed in various earlier forms.
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