You cannot bring inexperienced men ... into the government and expect the government to run well.
Old politicians chew on wisdom past, And totter on in business to the last.
There's just nothing to me so invaluable in my business, but in many businesses, as great mentors.
Chancellor [Angela] Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived. So in some ways we are now the veterans of many challenges over the last eight years.
I am opposed to term limits because if we did not have seasoned professionals, we would not have the good government that we have.
The implied sarcasm is clear from the broader quote.
Great VCs are more than mere investors; they are often seasoned leaders who have built companies themselves.
If many have their turns to rule, ... this will encourage all men to advance Righteousness and that the Commonwealth will hereby be furnished with able and experienced men, fit to govern.
A lot of these teams really forget that part of success comes with having veteran leadership. You see a lot of teams forget that and start letting go of these old veterans. They don't realize how important it is to have a veteran voice in your locker room or on the bench. It's important to have guys who have been there before.