Peter the Great — "The pen is mightier than the sword, but only if the sword is at the service of t…"
The pen is mightier than the sword, but only if the sword is at the service of the pen.
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A variation of a common saying, emphasizing the power of intellect backed by force.
Date: Early 18th century
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