Yes I too tried that and it can be said about me as Churchill said about America during the war (please no offence my US mates) You can be sure they will do the right thing, after they have done everything else.
I believe that without compassion and kindness we can not truely experience all the world has to offer. Yet I agree I only know this after trying most everything else.I found through trying to live a virtuous life I am less seperate and more connected to everyone and thing, less seperate.