Interesting Quotes About Pens From the earliest quill that was dipped in ink to the modern ballpoint pens, the style, design and purpose of pens have come a long way. There was a time when writing was a luxury that was enjoyed by a select few. Moreover, the early writing instruments were difficult to carry and had a special place in every household where they would be placed. However, modern writing implements have undergone a sea change. The quills were replaced by instruments that had ink reservoirs, which could hold ink. Soon, technology evolved to make pens even more efficient in holding ink and convenient to carry. Though pens have come a long way in their make and design, the reverence they enjoy has not changed. Through the years, pens have been considered as a symbol of independence, struggle, creativity and innovative thinking. These days, a fountain or a ballpoint pen you use talks as much about your class and style like your suit or your watch! Pens are not just functional accessories that you carry with you. They are status symbols that indicate your professional life. As the style and design of the pens evolved through the ages, so has the fountain pen price! You get fountain pens that are priced anywhere between the bottom to the top of the price scale. Various factors determine the cost of a writing instrument. In the earlier days, fountain pens were priced high as it was difficult to manufacture them. The industrial revolution brought about the mass production of nominally-priced pens. People who wanted the class and elegance of writing implements go for handcrafted and limited-edition pens that are quite expensive. Whether pens are used for prosaic writing or for underlining one’s status symbol, one can’t but overlook the fact that this writing instrument is here to stay as a motivator. Some of the popular motivational quotes about pens are: ‘The Pen is Mightier than the Sword’, said English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
William Makepeace Thackeray once said, ‘There are thousand thoughts lying within a man that he does not know till he takes up a pen to write’. Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai quoted, ‘Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.’ In German theologian Martin Luther’s words, ‘If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.’ Famous writer, historian and philosopher Voltaire believed, ‘Writing is the painting of the voice’.