It was the same 19th century author who began one novel with the line: “It was a dark and stormy night.” Before learning that, I always thought it was Snoopy.
I might be inclined, if I were his teacher, to give him credit for that answer with an explanation. Especially if Bond did actually say that line in one of the movies. That is just the sort of “bon mot” for which Bond was known.
Well, in the Indiana Jones, where Sean Connery played Indy’s Dad, Dr. Jones Sr, Marcus tells Dr. Jones Sr, that the pen IS mightier than the sword…after Dr. Jones Sr empties his fountain pen into the eyes of the Nazi soldier with a strangle-hold on his neck. So, it IS in a movie & it Is “James Bond”, sorta…But, it was Edward Bulwer-Lytton who wrote it in his play about Cardinal Richelieu.
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a metonymic adage, created by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, indicating that the written word is more effective than violence as a tool for communicating a point. In some interpretations, written communication can refer to administrative power or an independent news media.
maureenmck Premium Member over 2 years ago
It was the same 19th century author who began one novel with the line: “It was a dark and stormy night.” Before learning that, I always thought it was Snoopy.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 2 years ago
I might be inclined, if I were his teacher, to give him credit for that answer with an explanation. Especially if Bond did actually say that line in one of the movies. That is just the sort of “bon mot” for which Bond was known.
Jim Laskey Premium Member over 2 years ago
Move short for Movie?
ajr58(1) over 2 years ago
By golly, he is right. This clip is from Goldeneye. About 55 secs in: https://youtu.be/PxNKtCv8SW8
LadyPeterW over 2 years ago
Well, in the Indiana Jones, where Sean Connery played Indy’s Dad, Dr. Jones Sr, Marcus tells Dr. Jones Sr, that the pen IS mightier than the sword…after Dr. Jones Sr empties his fountain pen into the eyes of the Nazi soldier with a strangle-hold on his neck. So, it IS in a movie & it Is “James Bond”, sorta…But, it was Edward Bulwer-Lytton who wrote it in his play about Cardinal Richelieu.
Darwinskeeper over 2 years ago
“The pen is mightier than the sword”. was part of an exchange between Bond and Q in “Goldeneye”.
https://www.quotes.net/mquote/37717
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe over 2 years ago
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a metonymic adage, created by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, indicating that the written word is more effective than violence as a tool for communicating a point. In some interpretations, written communication can refer to administrative power or an independent news media.
jmorris3 Premium Member over 2 years ago
He is right, James Bond said this in GoldenEye!
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
As far as school goes, this kid is history.
Taracinablue over 2 years ago
I haven’t seen any of his movies, but that sounds like a cheesy spy plot & dialogue for sure =P