The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 14, Issue 3 (June 1, 1939)
Appropriate
Appropriate.
The two ex-Army men were discussing their respective occupations since their retirement from the forces.
“I've done fairly well,” said one.
“I've not long started a pig-farm.”
“Ah,” said the other, “then I can suggest a good motto for your business.”
“And what might it be?” was the query.
“Well,” went on the other, “as an ex-Army man keeping pigs, why not have ‘The pen is mightier than the sword.”