The pen is mightier than the sword What I take from that saying (which I agree with) is that a person is able to disseminate knowledge through writing For example someone with knowledge of how to make swords can write down all the details and others who follow the instructions can reproduce swords If you have a sword (but no knowledge about swords) you would have to investigate numerous skills and processes using the sword you have to be able to make another one The sword is mute The pen has a voice Here is how to make a pen Here is how to make a sword I literally am tapping this out with a pen not a sword Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
It had a lot more meaning in its time - when war and duels were common and the written word was reserved for the privileged.
