“ Where you stand depends on where you sit. “
Quotes by Rufus Miles
Introducing Rufus Miles
Rufus Miles or was known for Rufus Edward Miles, Jr. (June 14, 1910 – April 9, 1996) was a prominent American government administrator and author. He held key administrative roles at the Federal Security Agency and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) for fifteen years, serving under Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. After retiring in 1965, Miles authored several influential books, including "The Department of Health Education and Welfare" (1974), a comprehensive history of HEW, and "Awakening From the American Dream: The Social and Political Consequences of Growth" (1976), which critically examined the sustainability of rapid economic growth. The latter work was a finalist for the 1977 National Book Award. Miles is also renowned for formulating "Miles' Law," encapsulated by the phrase "Where you stand depends on where you sit," reflecting on how one's position influences perspective.
