PEN IS

MIGHTER THAN THE SWOR

One may make people take to a particular way of
life by subjecting them to atrocities or changing their mode of
thinking .however, the hold, which a barbaric despot has on
peoples mind, is superficial. Fiery and patriotic writings can on
the other hand, instill in people the courage to defy the despot.
Moreover, Forcer rules through fear; thinkers rule through appeal
to head and heart. The former is quick like hay fire: the latter lasts
longer like burning wood. Therefore, Solitaires, Rousseaus and
Tom Pains are hounded out of their countries but they are and
followed. Besides governments prescribe books which they
consider seditious. They have strong armies to crush revolts; they
force a intellectuals to be on their side. However, in order to have
a strong hold on people s mind, they have such books written as
would win them public support to enable them to remain in power.