WHY is the written word more powerful than the spoken word?

written word is more powerful than the spoken word because It suggests that getting an
idea on paper and publishing it can reach many more people because of books, newspapers
and magazines than simply saying it one time
Literally translated, it means "spoken words fly away, written words remain".

'm thinking in political context. Do people like Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly have more
influence than say a Frank Rich or Maureen Dowd? Is it because of the number of people
they reach or the substance of what they say or write?

Personally, I believe, with all things equal, that the written word is more powerful than the
spoken word. Simply because, it is much easier to deceive oneself with words that are
spoken than with words that are written, in my opinion. Spoken words are usually before an
audience. Usually, the only audience for written words is one's self. There is no incentive to
impress or to distort your words when you are writing, as some may be prone to do when
they are speaking to an audience. Just a thought.

The spoken word is how we communicate. However, for honesty and clarity, I think the
written word may be the stronger of the two.

I'm going to be the contrarian, I guess. Many faiths throughout history and around the globe
have rich oral traditions that are passed down by spoken word and have various rituals which
include both actions and spoken words. Just off the top of my head, I think of the importance
among those of the Jewish faith and among Native Americans, of sharing traditions by spoken
word to the next generation. There's a significant difference, I think, between reading something
or saying, "My grandfather told me this." When we hear someone express their experiences and
beliefs orally, it becomes more real, more personalized; and thus, it carries more influence
(power) to make changes in the listener.
It has long been recognized that there is great power in a spoken word. For instance, in human
relations, when you speak someone's name to them aloud, it is easy to establish a rapport with
them. Historically, in various cultures, whether we accept it or not, speaking someone's name
was believed to give one power over that person.
It is also commonly held that the best way to learn something is to teach it... i.e., optimally, to
transmit our knowledge to another by spoken word. There's something about having to form our
knowledge and beliefs into spoken words that engages a part of our brain with the task of
organizing and clarifying the information and to find the most effective way to share it with
others. In the process of putting these concepts into words, we come to a deeper understanding
of them ourselves such that they have more power to affect our own lives.
Certainly, the spoken word is easily misinterpreted sometimes, as pointed out by the others, but
so is the written word; and when a word is spoken, it carries the passion of the speaker along
with the message. Think of speakers at rallies who whip up a crowd. Think of world leaders,
heroes and tyrants who have given impassioned speeches that have moved vast audiences to
action. Think of politicians (if we must). Would they prefer to hand out leaflets, or speak to an
individual or crowd in person?
My belief (and I would speak it aloud to you if I could) is that the spoken word carries more
power and influence than the written word.
I'm looking for that old saying that means "the written word is more powerful than the
spoken"

what is the power of literature and how could it be used?

What are the important uses of literature?

Literature allows a person to step back in time and learn about life on Earth from the
ones who walked before us. We can gather a better understanding of culture and have
a greater appreciation of them. We learn through the ways history is recorded, in the
forms of manuscripts and through speech itself.

How do we use literature?

One of the chief purposes of literature is a means of exploring what it is to be human. It
is also a way of communicating with others about a huge range of ideas and concerns.
Put simply, Literature helps us to understand people, societies, events, culture.

in what way literature can have different effect on the readers give concrete examples

Some forms of literature force me to open my mind to new ideas or

new types of language.  Literature can change the way I think about
a topic or the way I approach problem solving.  In a less academic
environment, literature provides an escape.  I can lose myself in a
book and experience another world.  Literature provides excitement
and imagination.  It is a way to experience other ideas and other
places.  It is a way to get away from own life and walk through
someone else's.
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Literature appeals to me when it shows me a character that is going through
the same kinds of difficulties and challenges that I have experienced in my
own life. Every once in a while, a piece of literature will show me a new way
of looking at something--but this is a rare these days. It happened a lot
more when I was younger and less experienced.
I find stories that have well drawn, developed characters to be engaging. To
me, that's a lot more interesting that a tight, suspenseful plot. It's like
meeting someone new; someone you come to know very well.

Literature does different things for me depending on what it is.

Some literature transports me to another world, either in fantasy or
history.  Some literature shows me characters struggling against
things I hope (or know) I will never have to face, and makes me
feel better about my own problems.  Some literature introduces me
to characters that fascinate me, or become friends of a sort.  All
literature exposes me to new ideas, and makes me look at the world
just a little differently.  This is why I love to read!

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Literature can make us a better person, if we have a great desire to become better, to learn from the
examples in literature (or history) what are the weaknesses that we should overcome.  For example, I learn the
great benefits of being patient from the characters in literature or history, and I strongly desire and strive and
discipline myself to be more patient.  (Similarly, from literature, I can learn that honesty is the best policy and
dishonest gain from corruption is not needed for a reasonably comfortable passage through this temporary world.
Let's see what others bring into the discussion.  Thanks.)

Literature expand our imaginations and refine our moral and social sensibilities.We need to go beyond the appeal to
common experience and into the territory of psychological research. people are more prone to do that when the story
is set away from home. The emotional situations and moral dilemmas that are the stuff of literature are also exercise
for the brain studies suggest, increasing our real-life.

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4th Mar, 2016

Tanu Gupta
Chandigarh University
I surely believe that literature has a great role to play in the society. To make us a better human beings
literature plays a great role. At least we become sensitive and start taking our roles and responsibilities
towards society seriously. We also become sensitive towards other human beings. And our family and social
relations depend upon our sensitivity towards other. If one aspect of our life is science and technology, then
the other aspect which is more important is human relationships which if not satisfying can lead to
disastrous consequences and can be the reasons for a number of psychological disorders. Literature
teaches us how we can be happy and satisfying in our means.

However, at the same time it depend upon the person also how he takes it. But still the ultimate message of
literature should be understood and taken positively.

There is no doubt that literature develops better understanding about life, about relationships.
Whether literature makes you a ‘better person’ or not, can be argued and counter argued with loads
of examples.  The point is not changing into ‘better’ or ‘otherwise’ person; rather the point is that
literature affects you. It certainly exposes you to the myriad lanes and by-lanes of life. Literature not
only sensitizes you to important issues but it certainly makes you realize your own level of sensitivity
and insensitivity. It ignites a spark in you. There are certain habits, behavior, unique ways of doing
things which are very insulting or humiliating to others but we keep doing them unknowingly.
Literature shows us the mirror

why did filipinos identify themselves with Isabela during her struggle for the spanish throne and why
did they identify themselves with bernardo carpio

how was literature used to stir up the people to fight for their freedom

paano ginamit ang panitikan upang pukawin ang mga tao na ipaglaban ang kanilang Kalayaan

What is the importance of literature in ensuring our right and freedoms?

Answer. Answer: The importance of literature in ensuring our rights and
freedoms is that we can write based on what we want, to be free to write with the tip of
your pen or in realistic or imaginative mind.

Role of lit in life

Literature is important in everyday life because it connects individuals

with larger truths and ideas in a society.
Literature creates a way for people to record their thoughts and
experiences in a way that is accessible to others, through fictionalized
accounts of the experience.
       Literary tradition is both oral and written. Civilizations that existed
without a written language still managed to pass down their stories
through oral telling.
The primary use of literature in ancient settings was to pass down
customs, beliefs and traditions to the younger generations. In more
recent centuries, literature has taken on a more comprehensive role of
mirroring society in order for humans to study themselves and
understand the underlying truths common to all people.
For students, studying literature is a critical component in education, as
it teaches students to see themselves reflected in art. This allows people
to learn about life and truth.
Literature also helps people to see life from the perspective of another.
Identity-based literature teaches the reader what life is like for others,
helping them to be more understanding and respectful of those around
them.