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Pen is mightier than the sword meaning

What does the saying 'Pen is mightier than the sword' mean?

Idiom: Pen is mightier than the sword

Meaning:

The idiom 'the pen is mightier than the sword' means that words and communication are more powerful than wars and fighting.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Death | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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