#Everyday Inspiration, Day One, Why Do I Write?
Day One : Why Do I write?
The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword’ is an adage coined by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, indicating that communication, or in some interpretations, administrative power or advocacy of an independent press, is a more effective tool than direct violence.
I believe writing helps me to express clearly which a violent weapon cannot. I know writing is powerful, politicians are afraid of press which is why they call it ‘fake News,’ which convinces those who either are blind followers or do not understand the words in print.
Our sub-continent achieved independence with the help of powerful writers like Tagore, Iqbal, and other writers, they did not use weapons to drive our foes away, they used their writing to convince the masses to understand their poverty will not disappear as long as they’re inactive and blame their fate for their condition.
God wants us to use our intellectual power to change our lives. Violence will never help change our current situation.
The politicians put fear in the minds of innocent people, they tell them everything the press write is fake news!
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Sabethville 
Dear Ranu,
What a wonderful post!
I like a lot the message that we can – should – use the pen (indeed anything) like a sewing needle to stitch a harmonious fabric of/for humanity, rather than using it as a sword to cut, harm, and create conflict.
All good wishes,
robert
Dear Robert,
Thank you for your comment. 🙂
Thank you very much for this post. I did not know that this famous saying was from Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
Isn’t it great, now you know it? Thank you. 🙂