Speech on the Pen is Mightier than the Sword – 2

"Greetings Ladies and Gentleman – I warmly welcome you all to today’s workshop on creative writing. Also, please allow me to introduce our very special guests of honor, i.e. Shobhaa De and Vikram Seth in our today’s congregation.

My happiness knows no bounds in the presence of such phenomenal writers and of course such a great audience. Before we begin with the workshop, I would like to deliver a speech on a very pertinent topic that would be apt for today’s occasion, i.e. The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.

I am sure everyone present here must be familiar with this axiom. Aren’t you? But I would like to take a step forward and explain what it signifies on a deeper level and why it is important in the present violent world to unleash the power of words. From the ancient times, the sword has always been the weapon of the most powerful and an important part in shaping history. People applaud its gallantry and success that it brings in battlegrounds. But it also results in a wild massacre and bloodbath. It doesn’t create, but disrupt and brings life to an end.

On the other hand, if we look at the pen, it may look very small, but its inherent power is much stronger than the sword. Apparently, you cannot fathom its deep hidden power, but when you start using it in order to move the world according to your opinion then you realize its true hidden potential. Pen, therefore, has been working in oblivion and bringing in greater rewards and of course success than the sword could ever bring.

The proverb clearly breaks the illusion of associating prowess with the sword and affirms that it is actually the art of writing which finally triumphs.

The proverb commemorates the art of writing and points out the fact that:

    Writers wield greater power in comparison to the mighty warriors;
    Mighty warriors cannot build a strong empire through the power of sword, but great writers do with their powerful combination of words.

Such type of writing could come in various forms, such as it can be factual, creative, social, political, inspirational, economical, theatrical, etc.

Let’s understand in a little more detail, the implication of this proverb:

    Brings Consensus in Disputes – Words, if used wisely, can settle disputes and establish peace.
    Gives Enjoyment – Literature gives more pleasure than fighting does.
    Civilization – Civilized behaviour is anytime preferred over barbaric force.
    Persuasion – Writing is believed to be more persuasive than physical strength is.
    Political Action – The act of writing or creative wisdom lead a positive and stronger impact on society than of course violence.

Therefore, we should completely shun the path of violence and adopt a more friendly approach. We should try to win the hearts of people or convince them through our art of writing or by adopting a positive approach. We should never get influenced by the ephemeral grandeur of the sword. Make use of the power of mighty pen and accomplish never-ending victories of the soul. This is all I wanted to say.

Thank You!
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