"where you stand depends on where you sit" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Attributed to US government administrator and author Rufus Miles. Head templates: {{en-proverb}} where you stand depends on where you sit
  1. One's position in an organization dictates one's stance on an issue. Wikipedia link: Rufus Miles Related terms: Miles' law
    Sense id: en-where_you_stand_depends_on_where_you_sit-en-proverb-FQ~F3nup Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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