Qui plume a, guerre a.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If you have a pen, you are prepared to fight because words can start conflicts.
- In plain terms
- Writing can be as powerful as weapons.
- What can you take from it?
- Writing carries power that can lead to conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What responsibility comes with writing?
- Can words start wars?
Another view
Not all writing leads to conflict.
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