The Debate (no.39); Pen or Sword, who's mightier?

INTRODUCTION

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A pen usually said by philosopher is mighter than the sword. As we all know that living in peace and harmony can only be achieved through the pen and not the sword.

The pen signifies virtue, peace and orderliness in life while the sword signifies violence, war and instability.

What is your understanding of the statement "The pen is mightier than the sword"

My own understanding of the term "The pen is mighter than the sword" is that words that are written acts positively in human life than the use of force or violence which does not make the way for any economical or social development.

I also see this term to mean that the act of making research, thinking and also writing has more powerful influence to the betterment of the social and political world all over the world.

I also place this term to mean that you can change the world with good morals and values, this refers to the pen. While you will not be able to make the world a better place of you portray bad behavior and violence act, which is the sword.

Can words be more influential than actions?

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Actions they say speak louder than words in the sense that you can give someone an advise about being a good individual, leaders friend, staff and boss but the advice may not make them change but when you show them through your behavior they will absolutely follow your advice.

Is also said that "seeing is believing". If you are opportuned to see something happened or gain a particular experience without being told you will know how to live your life in other to either avoid or practice a thing. So actions can not be more influential than words.

We all know that words can definitely influence people's way of life. But our actions speak louder. They is every possiblity of you getting into trouble and you get advised but the advice wasn't good enough. Through you experience based on the actions that happened, next time you will be able to tackle that situation properly.

When is diplomacy more effective than force?

Diplomacy can be referred as the negotiation between nations on a particular issue.

Force is that act of pressure or necessity on a person either physically or morally.

Diplomacy connote the negotiation between nations. Diplomacy becomes effective than force when nations come together to solve issues regarding the well-being of their citizens.

Diplomacy becomes effective because they is no use of force in what ever way. Diplomacy makes way for communication-skills, socialization, unity and peace. Diplomacy promote citizens with fair knowledge about the government agencies. Force instead brings disunity between citizens and the government, as well as the law enforcement agencies.

Is a balance between words and actions necessary?

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Actions actually speak louder than words. You can say something else and do something else all together. We can also advise people to act positively but we do the opposite of what we said, which will send a different message.

I will say that they should be a balance between actions and words because your behavior really influences people but words heal the mind and heart they correct certain impression.

How has technology impacted this debate today?

Technology has contributed to this debate in the sense that you can call someone on the phone and advise the person to do the right things easier. Instead of going to have a quarrel with people, you can just call them and tell them how you feel.

Your words can really impact good things to others when you combine both words and actions for example. If you tell people to live a good live through communication by your smartphone and also behave good you will definitely impacts positive things to people's lives.

I will like to invite @josepha, @bonaventure24, @aspiya, @pandora2010 to participate in this contest.