Who said "The power of an idea is mightier than the power of a sword."?

This quote is attributed to Benito Juárez.

The power of an idea is mightier than the power of a sword. - Benito Juárez

"The power of an idea is mightier than the power of a sword."

Benito Juárez Inspiration

President, Reformer Mexican 1806–1872

"El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz."

"La reforma es la ley fundamental de nuestro sistema republicano."

"Entre individuos, como entre naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz."

"El triunfo de la reacción sería la muerte de la república."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"