"We should have a great many fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves."

John Locke

John Locke points to WHAT as a solver of worldly disputes?

John Locke points to the proper understanding and interpretation of words as a solver of worldly disputes. He argues that if words are recognized as representing our ideas and not as things themselves, there would be fewer disagreements and conflicts in the world.

John Locke points to understanding that words are signs of our ideas, not things themselves, as a solver of worldly disputes.