KingRyan

That is because words are part of a larger action. And siad chain of action does indeed put into motion things that mere weapons cannot. The written wod and words in general are the catalyst for everything else, from them comes more actions. And it infinitely cascades. The Pen starts everything, the sword ends it.

Though in all honesty, I don't think the proverb is meant to be taken so literally. Chances are what it's actually meant to convey is the concept that careful planning and plotting is often far more potent and deadly in the end than a quick bout of mindless, brute force.

And for some reason, Game of Thrones comes to my mind as I type this...

I mean... Game Thrones is good and not a good example lol. Because there is a lot of both in that series etc... some of the characters are purely driven by emotion etc... and they are doing just fine... well for the most part XD.