Blow Quote by Anthony Trollope
“As will so often be the case when a men has a pen in his hand. It is like a club or sledge-hammer, - in using which, either for defence or attack, a man can hardly measure the strength of the blows he gives.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now, Anthony Trollope, 1875
A pen wields power like a heavy weapon; its impact is hard to gauge.
In simple terms: Writing is powerful.
Use words responsibly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- political speech
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers measure their influence?
- When should restraint be used?
Impact can be unintended.