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Explain the meaning of the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword'

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Explain the meaning of the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword'
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I believe it to mean that if you kill someone (with a sword)they die, that's it. But if you write things about them (with a pen), everyone will see it and it could survive through the ages. so the person will be punished longer.. . Does that help?
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i beleive its a reference to newspapers
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