Famous quotes containing the words began and/or construction:
“As the artist Jonas’ name appeared in the gazettes, he began to be called upon, like all other celebrities, to denounce very revolting injustices.”
—Albert Camus (1913–1960)
“When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)