Project : Get to the Point - ToastMasters 2013/03/11
Today I brought the most dangerous, most powerful, most strongest weapon in this world. And for centuries ago it was the most deadliest. It could not only destroy a one person, but a whole bunch at once. Can anyone guess what I brought here today?
Easy to carry; Not so much heavy; Very much affordable; Can take anywhere; No one will notice. Oh Yes!!! no one will ever!!!
Well...... I brought a pen here today!!!!
There is a popular saying "Pen is mightier than the sword". You can hold it like this (hold it with the fist) and use it like this (as a weapon), or hold it like this (hold it with fingers) and use it like this (as a pen). What is the most ideal way to hold it. When I hold it like this (smoothly like a pen); this doesn't mean I'm just only holding a pen. This stands for the literature, jounalism and all the other methods of writing. Actually it represent the written word.
The invention of the written word help human to store and propagate ideas and thoughts. It doesn't matter which media you presented it. Electronically, Printed or in handwritten. Because now the technology has changed everything.The purpose of the pen is to connect ones mind with another with a written word. Writing something powerful has the ability to inspire, motivate and change. Change lives, change minds and even change the history. Through ages, pen shaped the human history. It made people to stand up against tyranny and injustice. It made a great effect on the mindset of the society. If you go deep down into the history, you can see how great many writers were involved in revolutions to change the world. American, French and specially in Russian.
Even today written word can influence society. It does a much impact on society as it did years ago, and will continue to do so. Not only in traditional ways like as books, news papers and stuff. But also with the use of technology. Like as Tweets, blogs and status updates.
Great thinkers and writers created the spirit of modern world by the power of pen. Pen plays a big role in how society think and functioned. So it is true, pen is mightier than the sword. Victories making from weapon of arms are short lived. But victories of weapon of pens are so long and lived forever. For example, plays of Shakespeare, novels of Charles Dickens are still alive among the readers. Pen is mightier, because it promotes the cultural value and graces of life. Not like the weapons which destroys it. Pen is a powerful tool which helps us to visualize our thoughts and bring our heart to a paper. It allows you to take a moment of silence in the noise of your life.
Words we write using a pen, can change the world. The question is, will it be for the better or worse. Written words can express either good ideas or bad ones. And you never know how dangerous things it can spread. So understand wisely, why you use this weapon before you are using it. And use it constructively.
Think before you write!
Thank you.
