knowledge is power, guard it well
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Meaning · English
Protecting and using knowledge effectively gives one an advantage
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bảo vệ và sử dụng kiến thức hiệu quả mang lại lợi thế
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “knowledge is power, guard it well” mean?
Protecting and using knowledge effectively gives one an advantage
Is “knowledge is power, guard it well” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.