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What does it mean?
The author highlights the power of writing over force or coercion.
In plain terms
Writing can change things where swords and threats cannot.
What can you take from it?
Words can achieve what force cannot.

Where it applies

  • advocacy
  • journalism
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • use writing to persuade
  • write for change
  • value words

Questions to consider

  • Can words change the world?
  • How do you use writing?

Another view

Force still resolves many conflicts.

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