He eats and drinks from what he takes from us. The emotion expressed here hints at our love-hate relationship with leaders, somewhat similar to the ambiguous, even ambivalent feelings we have toward parents. On the one hand we need guidance, but at the same time we want to be free. We need leadership, but are resentful of those who rule us. A child will one day become a parent, but most who are led will never become leaders.
Resentment is inevitable.
Every suspicion is multiplied, every rumor exaggerated. We use microscopes to look for flaws because whenever we find something to criticize, we can see ourselves as being greater. A leader should not take anything for granted. Moses makes sure his books are perfectly legitimate. He will not use his position as the greatest of prophets to belittle the importance of a single copper hook.