"In order to get them to accept and, indeed, embrace a new …

"In order to get them to accept and, indeed, embrace a new order, you must show them the corruption of the old order, and destroy it piece by piece before their very eyes. They must remain oblivious to the fact that you controlled not only the old order, but also the entire transition to the new one. They must associate you with the new order exclusively. You must appear as the savior. Naturally, scapegoats will have to be sacrificed."
- Anonymous, ca 1826