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among the blind, (any|) one-eyed man is (the|) kingused to say that in a situation where everyone else is ignorant or inexperienced, even someone with limited knowledge or abilities can be considered superior or an expert
ProverbWhat is the origin of the proverb "in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king" and when to use it?
The proverb "in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king" is often attributed to the 16th-century Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus, who included it in his collection 'Adagia.' It emphasizes the relative nature of skill or intelligence, what may seem ordinary in one context can be seen as extraordinary in another. This proverb also highlights how circumstances or the lack of competition can influence one's perceived value or authority.
