Fear the man of one book. (Strauss 1994, p. 851)
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Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “Fear the man of one book. (Strauss 1994, p. 851)” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “Fear the man of one book. (Strauss 1994, p. 851)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.