Humans must exercise control in some fashion, or they turn into creatures without reason. Control is the ability to influence events and circumstances without force, perhaps even manipulation.
The desire for this kind of control is part of what separates humans from beasts. Because humans are sentient beings capable of reason, those who does not exert control will become a slave to his own base passions or instincts and ultimately create unhappiness for themselves and those around.
So exercising control is a double edged sword that needs to be used with care.