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Among the blind the one eyed is king.

Among the blind the one eyed is king.

Summary

This quote implies that in a group of people with no knowledge or understanding about a particular subject, even a person with a tiny bit of knowledge or expertise can be seen as highly knowledgeable or competent. It speaks to the idea that relative superiority can be achieved by simply possessing a small amount of knowledge or skill in a group where others lack any understanding or expertise at all.

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