Skip to content

Done Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe

“There is more done with pens than with swords.” quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Download Open image
“There is more done with pens than with swords.”

Harriet Beecher Stowe

About This Quote

Source Novel: Uncle Tom’s Cabin, 1852

Words wield greater influence than violence, shaping minds and societies.

In simple terms: Pens are more powerful than swords.

Key Takeaway

Use writing to effect change.

Themes

communication peace influence

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political literary

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • activism
  • education

Key Concepts

literature politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make your words heard?
  • When is force necessary over dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Words can be ignored without action.

4.7 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Explore all 280 Harriet Beecher Stowe quotes

More Done quotes

Browse all 25,656 Done quotes