"It
ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult
to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain
in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of
a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies
all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm
defenders in those who may do well under the new. This coolness
arises partly from fear of the opponents, who have the laws
on their side, and partly from the incredulity of men, who do
not readily believe in new things until they have had a long
experience of them."