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the pen is mightier than (the) sword
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used to suggest that words can be a powerful tool for influencing people's thoughts and actions, and can be more effective than physical force in bringing about change
Example
"The pen is mightier than the sword" - a classic expression of antithesis contrasting tools of persuasion versus violence.
She wanted to make a difference in the world, so she decided to become a journalist, knowing that the pen is mightier than sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.