Among a hundred blind people, a one-eyed person acts as their leader or king. The blind show trust or affection towards the one-eyed.

This couplet beautifully illustrates a simple truth: if you're among a hundred people who can't see at all, even someone with just one eye becomes a king. The blind naturally look up to and trust the one-eyed person. It means that when everyone around you lacks a certain skill or understanding, even a small amount of that ability makes you a leader. It's about how relative competence can elevate someone to a position of respect and influence in a disadvantaged group.