In regione caecorum rex est luscus.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In a land of blind people, the one with one eye is king.
- In plain terms
- If everyone lacks something, even a little advantage makes you superior.
- What can you take from it?
- Relative advantage creates status when everyone else is less capable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you the best because you are good or because others are bad?
- How much is status relative to your group?
Another view
It can justify poor leadership just because others are worse.
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