"And let it be noted that there is no more delicate matter
to take in hand, nor more dangerous to conduct, nor more doubtful in its
success, than to set up as the leader in the introduction of changes. For he
who innovates will have for his enemies all those who are well off under the
existing order of things, and only lukewarm supporters in those who might be
better off under the new."
Niccolò Machiavelli
The Prince, 1513
The Prince, 1513