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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

My dad never blew anything up, but he probably had friends who did. He and my mom have always preached that the pen is mightier than a Molotov cocktail.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt is saying that while his father himself did not engage in violent actions, he likely knew people who did. Despite this, his parents have always emphasized that writing and communication are more powerful tools for change than using violence or destruction.

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