Speech on the Pen is Mightier than the Sword – 3

"Greetings Everyone – Hope this day finds you in the best of spirit!

Before we kick start today’s event, let me welcome you all to this commemoration ceremony for all our great Indian writers who have been positively influencing the people through the power of their words. Also, I would like to thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedule and gracing this ceremony with your presence.

Since we are here to pay tribute to all our great Indian writers and poets, there is a strong urge within me to deliver a succinct speech on the very famous saying: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword. Though I am sure everyone knows its meaning, but very few must have devoted a considerable amount of thought to it.

Of course, the moment we imagine a pen we tend to link it with nothing, but the act of writing. How well it writes and whether it is smooth on the paper or not. But that’s the technical side! If we think artistically, it helps one to write or record his feelings on a piece of paper. Sword, on the other hand, is a weapon used for destruction. It can be used only by warriors or those who have learnt the art of using it. But anyone can use a pen – whether it’s a child, grownup or even old people. If one is a writer, then he/she can use the pen to bring the desired result and influence his/her audience. In fact, many great writers have brought revolution in society. For instance, the French Revolution was the outcome of the writings of the great French writers, such as Rousseau.

Words have the power to evoke several emotions, such as love, sympathy, hatred, anger, etc. Thus, the act of writing is very powerful in its own way and must be looked up with respect and awe. This is the reason why it is said that the pen is mightier than the sword. In addition, below are five principal reasons in support of this proverb:

    It appeals more to our rational faculty 

Human beings are rational creatures and therefore a reasoned debate appeals more to their rational faculty rather than the acts of violence.

    Lifelong 

A well-written book or thoughtfully articulated philosophical treatises last for many ages to come and continue to influence generation after generation. On the contrary, any brutal incident doesn’t take much time to fizzle out and if at all is remembered, it is only in a negative light enough to meet people’s condemnation.

    Accomplishment 

I am sure you all will agree to the fact that violence does no good to people or humanity at large, but a great work of art certainly does. Words have the power of persuasion without any force or compulsion and with this you can urge people to condemn violence and adopt the path of non-violence. This is a great achievement in itself for the writers who can influence people in a positive manner and leave their imprints behind for people to follow. With this I end my speech.

Thank You!
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