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The pen is mightier than the sword

Another way of saying that theres a lot of bullshit in history books to support the agendas of a group in power to make that group look more like a clear victor without any negative qualities, and make another group look like they met their downfall. In reality, questioning what the pen writes is enough to make you wonder if there are any winners at all with something like a war.
The pen is mightier than the sword is what the same people you need swords for in the first place tell you.
by Solid Mantis August 9, 2020
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venn diagram (might delete)

An awkward group of friends. They bond over work rants, frustrations, unrealized life goals, gossips, promo codes, and food. They don't usually express their love for one another except during birthdays and Christmas/New Year.
Venn Diagram (might delete) booked an airbnb villa overnight.
by M2HRLPRS November 23, 2021
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Charter of Mights

The list of limited freedoms that Canadians might enjoy depending on how faithfully we support our government and Prime Minister.
Dude! Your damned convoy violates our nation's Charter of Mights, eh!
Your goalie stops shots like our Charter of Mights stops trucker horns!
Watch me take down that puck bunny like I'm invoking the Charter of Mights.
by Banana Terra Cota Pie February 15, 2022
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Tony Plana Might Have To Kill An Iguana Tony Plana

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Critical Theory of Might

The application of Critical Theory to might—the power of force, coercion, and violence—examining how might is used, justified, and resisted. Critical Theory of Might asks: What is might? How does it relate to right? How do those with might justify their dominance? How does might shape society, politics, and everyday life? Drawing on thinkers from Thucydides to contemporary critics of state violence, it insists that might is never just force—it's always accompanied by stories that make it seem legitimate, necessary, inevitable. Understanding might requires understanding how it's legitimated—and how it might be challenged.
"Might makes right, they say. Critical Theory of Might asks: says who? The powerful always have stories to justify their power. The strong claim they protect the weak; the violent claim they keep order. Might isn't right—it's just might. Critical theory insists on asking: who benefits from the story that might equals right? And what would justice look like without that story?"
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026
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Maybe I might

Double conditional answer to say “unlikely” without actually saying it.
When Jonathan asked Justin if he will attend the Sunday morning interpretive dance practice Justin aptly replied, “Maybe I might.”
by SINJim July 13, 2025
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I think I might’ve broke Urban Dictionary

My username is now Orbiting Orion and Nitric acid???

HUH
I think I might’ve broke Urban Dictionary REALLY-E. I need help from user Furlite. He seems smart. RIGHT???
by Orbiting Orion August 10, 2025
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