Als / Than Mächtiger / Mightier Scherz / Joke Schwert / Sword
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The oil can is mightier than the sword.
When all is said and done, more is said than done.
I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph.
It is better to be honourable than be honoured.
The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with.
We all think we are right, or we should not believe as we do.
A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.
Right reason is stronger than force.