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I'm glad we have common ground there Good post, kudos.

I agree with the metaphor that actions speak louder than words. I certainly do. I am always more unsure of the metaphor of the pen being mightier than the sword... perhaps you could give me an example?

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(my underline)Sure I could give you an example: “Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.” from wiki

Heres more on the metaphor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_pen_is_..._the_sword

Edit And also: The idiom 'the pen is mightier than the sword' means that words and communication are more powerful than wars and fighting. From UsingEnglish.com