The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword

It is a common misconception that the sword, or any form of violence, may solve problems, or that the sword may be used to end a dispute. The sword is only mighty in that it destroys, maims, kills, and incites fear. It is in such a manner that the sword manages to solve problems and disputes; only after causing death and destruction. There is one weapon whose strength and power is far greater than that of the sword - that of a pen. Through use of the pen, Hitler wrote speeches and his Mein Kemp, thus was able to spread his ideas and words; through the pen Communists were able to distribute their ideas and plans; Popes, saints, and apologists were able to conquer and destroy heresy through use of the pen; modern day media spread lies and falsity through use of the pen. So much was accomplished, and still is, though the use of the pen. The pen holds such strong power because the words written may produce an effect or influence a person to a great extent. A person in the state of confusion and without knowledge of Truth may read the works of Communist leaders, long after the writers themselves have become deceased, and not only embrace Communism, but become a Communist leader themselves. A person may read the works of a great saint or person near sainthood, and become inspired not just to do good and follow the example laid for them, but to correct the errors in the world in the name of Christ and possibly become a saint themselves. So many results may stem from the works written by a pen. No sword has ever or could possibly produce the same effects. Truth may be spread and promoted, lies and chaos conquered, all through a few simple strokes of a pen.