The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of those that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.
Source: Mother Courage, act 4.
-- Bertolt Brecht, (Feb 10 1898-1956), German dramatist, poet; He was the foremost German playwright of 20th century; best known for Threepenny Opera, 1928 (in collaboration with Kurt Weill).