I did not know then that words and music are more deadly than any spear.

India Edghill
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When Shakespeare said, “I did not know then that words and music are more deadly than any spear,” he was referring to his use of poetry and music in his play The Taming of the Shrew. He wrote that he chose to use words and music because they were more powerful than any spear. He did not want to be overcome by weapons and instead chose to use the power of words and music.

Source: Queenmaker: A Novel Of King Davids Queen

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