India

Among the blind, the one eyed man is king.

Andhon mein kaana raja.

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Cultural Note

A dry, matter of fact observation about how little it can take to stand out, when everyone around you is lacking the same thing. It is often used with a wink, pointing at someone whose advantage is more circumstance than skill.

English equivalent:

In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

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