“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a metonymic adage created by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. Advikaa Anand agrees, saying that written words are a more powerful tool for communication compared to violence, and our language should be cultivated for love and inspiration, not to perpetuate profanity.
Advikaa Anand
Advikaa Anand is a junior at St Andrew’s Episcopal High School. She believes in her responsibility as a privileged citizen to be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves and has been involved in several endeavors that reflect the same purpose in her school community, such as participating in the Together Saints Working Group and being an on campus diversity ambassador. In the future, she hopes to weld her passion for advocacy and words by majoring in English and attending Law School.