“The strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness.”
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“The strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness.” [Quotation attributed to Julia Ward Howe]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42918-the-strokes-of-the-pen-need-deliberation-as/
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“The strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness.” Attributed to Julia Ward Howe. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42918-the-strokes-of-the-pen-need-deliberation-as/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
“The strokes of the pen need deliberation as much as the sword needs swiftness.” Attributed to Julia Ward Howe. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42918-the-strokes-of-the-pen-need-deliberation-as/.