An idea is more powerful than a nuclear bomb or a long knife.Some may say that a pen cannot hurt anyone but a sword can actually kill someone.Unlike a sword,a pen can be both constructive and destructive.and a pen is much more influential than the sword.Look at those written materials like books and poetry.it has a greater impact compared to fighting and war.Wars can last for a few centuries,yet books can last for a thousand years.Perfect example would be the Holy Bible,the most influential book that has ever been published.Many people read and study it everyday,and changes people's lives.Lots of classic books also play an important role in inspiring and guiding and to balance this,misinform people.
A pen can hurt internally and eternally,a sword can cause physical trauma.Superficial wound heals in time,unlike ills in words.The extent of harm is huge.A pen has the power to control people's minds inside and out.
A sword is powerful but the pen is greater.Writers,intellectuals and philosophers are too mighty to control than conquerors.