Many words hurt more than swords. meaning

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Many words hurt more than swords.

used to say that:
Language can be a powerful weapon, when one wants to hurt the other; Writing can be more effective than violence or aggression;
similar
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The tongue is not of steel, yet it cuts.
A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw.