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The pen is mightier than the sword. — Edward Bulwer-Lytton · Smartyfair

The pen is mightier than the sword.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton1803–1873 · writer · 1800s EnglandEdward Bulwer-Lytton was an English novelist and playwright who coined the famous phrase "the pen is mightier than the sword" in one of his plays.1 quote

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How sure this is: 94% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
What turned up: Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy, Act II, Scene II, 1839 (Edward Bulwer-Lytton's play, premiered Covent Garden 7 March 1839)
Sources checked: en.wikipedia.orgChecked using claude-sonnet-5, 20 August 2026
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