"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, ... and partly from the incredulity of men, who do not readily believe in new things until they have had a long experience of them.
(Nicolo Machiavelli, Il Principe (The Prince), Ch. VI, publ. 1515)
Complete text: http://www.constitution.org/mac/prince00.htm)

 "BMW is always on the move, always changing. We look at change as a way of life and we actively embrace it. It is part of our culture and we strive always to anticipate and drive, not follow change." (Bernd Pischetsrieder 1997)

 "Zum Glück haben wir alles nochmals geändert, damit es vielleicht besser wird."

"Leider mussten wir den Ablauf etwas ändern, aber so ist es wahrscheinlich noch besser."