"The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it".?

[ThatDude30]

What does this quote from Philosopher John Locke, mean to you?

"The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it."

 

[BULLDOG]

Same as "Know your enemy" Of course, the world is nobody's enemy, but the concept is the same.

 

[Penelope]

Fear of the unknown. (my opinion)

 

[Likkmee]

Country boy's raised with an ol' shotgun. Simpler approach