An English author Edward Bulwer Lytton in 1839 phrased the quote, ” The pen is mighter than the sword”. The quote emphasizes the power of words to influence and change history rather than the use of force.
To me there are two emphatic power points from Lytton’s quote, words and force. May I remind you of tragedies ( force ) that altered history in the modern day world we live in today. The bombing of Pearl Habor, invention of the atomic bomb, 9-11, Ukraine, Isreal, Gaza and terrorism. Think of all the failed diplomacy ( words ) prior and during these ongoing catastrophes. By no means am I advocating force to settle the division in the world today only that history does have a way of repeating itself.
May 10,1933 is probably the most famous book burning in history. Under the Nazi regime Adolph Hitler ordered all books in Germany be burned that would impair his dictorial race movement in Europe. (Soooo! as my granddaughter would say keeping one in suspense for the but) Do we put down the pen and accept “force” or assume “words” will defend the United States against foreign and domestic enemies? (Just saying as per the U.S. Constitution). Lytton certainly had good intentions with his quote in 1839, however in todays not sure.
Be safe.
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