PEN IS MIGHTER THAN THE SWOROne may make people take to a particular way of life by subjecting them to atrocities or changing their mode of thinking .however, the hold, which a barbaric despot has on peoples mind, is superficial. Fiery and patriotic writings can on the other hand, instill in people the courage to defy the despot. Moreover, Forcer rules through fear; thinkers rule through appeal to head and heart. The former is quick like hay fire: the latter lasts longer like burning wood. Therefore, Solitaires, Rousseaus and Tom Pains are hounded out of their countries but they are and followed. Besides governments prescribe books which they consider seditious. They have strong armies to crush revolts; they force a intellectuals to be on their side. However, in order to have a strong hold on people s mind, they have such books written as would win them public support to enable them to remain in power.