english: They probably were simply following the wisdom that has come down through the ages, this adage that when you're making decisions, especially decisions of importance, it's best to be in charge, it's best to be in control, it's best to be in the driver's seat.
non_english: eeuwenoude wijsheid:  als je beslissingen neemt, in het bijzonder belangrijke beslissingen, is het best om de leiding  en de controle te hebben. De beste plaats is de bestuurderszetel.