English Proverbs - The pen is mightier than the sword

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The pen is mightier than the sword

Literal Translation: ペンは剣より強し。

Natural Translation: 力を振るうよりは交渉した方が良い。

Explanation:
This proverb was first written by English writer Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton, and refers to the fact that in power politics, speeches and negotiation are stronger than force.

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