I'm utterly convinced that we are all here for one another and that every experience that everyone is having is relevant. It all counts. The Universe is so extraordinarily well designed that it needs all those experiences. An empty stomach does not make a good political advisor. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character give him power.
Society is well governed when the people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the laws.
In every organization or group, the leader needs people to stand on in order to appear a little taller. At my age, I have to determine if the amount of time to organize my office exceeds my expected lifespan.