where you stand depends on where you sit in English

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Etymology: Attributed to US government administrator and author Rufus Miles. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} where you stand depends on where you sit, {{en-proverb}} where you stand depends on where you sit

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"where you stand depends on where you sit" meaning in English

Proverb