Yes. It is true that pen is more powerful than a sword. . Sword can kill people. But pen can't kill. It can reform people. It is always better to change the people rather than killing. A pen can do a work which is not possible with a sword. It is a new birth to the changed person. So pen is giving life, sword is taking away life. Which is powerful? Creation is always more powerful than destruction.

In olden days also kings used to send poets and writers to the neighboring countries to inspire the kings with their word power and make friendship with the kingdom of the poet. Wars will affect some areas and some people. But famous writings will influence the nation and society. It will spread the harmony and happiness in the society.