John Locke Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

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

by:	John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher and political theorist
Date:	1693
Rating:
Categories:	Education, Knowledge, Power, Proverbs, Safety, Security, Terrorism, Wisdom
	Tweet

Reader comments about this quote:

Indeed! put you resources into intelligence and not bombs -- RobertSRQ 1
And that's why we need a good understanding of the rest of the world. Most Americans have no clue (or care) about other countries. The world knows more about us than we do about them. Our ignorance and arrogance will be our demise. -- kg, NE 2
That and a 30ft high cement fence along our southern border. A socialized society CANNOT initially use knowledge to solve it's problems, it must use force. -- Logan, Memphis, TN 2
Intelligence without the bombs is simply knowing ahead of time when you're going to be murdered. -- Ken, Allyn, WA 2
well, 3 out of 4 previous comments are very good. The fourth branch of government (the media) only adds to the designed ignorance. -- Mike, Norwalk 2
God forbid a "Socialized" society. And I don't think people realize that "blowback" actually goes all the way back to at least the Treaty of Versailles which created out of thin air, the Arab states of today as well as set the stage for WW11. Real history isn't taught in schools and that's why the Media can tell us anything they want to...and we believe it. -- J Carlton, Calgary 5
Ignorance and blind faith in authority figures leads to slavery. -- E Archer, NYC 5
Real history being taught would destroy the chances for a "socialized "society. With out bombs "intelligence" in this world would do no good. Only an idiot would think that "intelligent" people do not need to defend their selves. The brightest are of course going to be the most affluent and it naturally follows that the "socialized" are going to attack the most affluent so there is nothing good to compare to. A thorough knowledge of the world brings with it the realization that good bombs are indispensable. -- warren, olathe 4
The only world that I am against is "The World Order". A little knowledge can do wonders. -- Howard, Harbor City 1
"Knowledge is power, guard it well"- Blood Ravens Space Marines quote. -- Anonymous 3
Know your enemy. -- Robert L. Davis, Neboville TN 3
Knowledge, decoupled from, uninformed by understanding, necessarily is incomplete. In the absence of the constraining influence of immutable coordinating principles, ultimately, of understanding, knowledge is the most noxious of commodities. -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill 3
He has a negative approach: "fence" and "against" give him away. "The thorough knowledge of the world" also enables you to cooperate with and enjoy it. -- Bobble, No. Ferrisburgh, VT 1
Well said, Patrick Henry. A falsehood held near and dear is a fence all on its own. The truth shall make you free. -- E Archer, NYC 3
-- Ronw13, ID
However the barriers, the Socialist leader will show us the gates, honorably, dignified, and true. Socialism is the challenge of social abilities to create the way to a more thorough knowledge. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 2

Bio of John Locke
More John Locke Quotes
Books by or about John Locke
John Locke Videos
Wikipedia
This John Locke quote is found in these quote Categories:
Education Quotes
Knowledge Quotes
Power Quotes
Proverbs Quotes
Safety Quotes
Security Quotes
Terrorism Quotes
Wisdom Quotes

Quotes & Quotations - Send This Quote to a Friend

© 1998-2024 Liberty-Tree.ca