Intelligent Design

[Michael 345]

The pen is mightier than the sword

What I take from that saying (which I agree with) is that a person is able to disseminate knowledge through writing

For example someone with knowledge of how to make swords can write down all the details and others who follow the instructions can reproduce swords

If you have a sword (but no knowledge about swords) you would have to investigate numerous skills and processes using the sword you have to be able to make another one

The sword is mute

The pen has a voice

Here is how to make a pen

Here is how to make a sword

I literally am tapping this out with a pen not a sword

 

[DaveC426913]

Sure but you said something about impunity without such a qualification.

In any event I still believe the saying is silly which is often a product of these seemingly clever generalisations that simply dont stand up when when you look at them closely.

It had a lot more meaning in its time - when war and duels were common and the written word was reserved for the privileged.