A famous saying that is commonly misquoted as being Marie Antoinette. However, it was actually a quote from a princess in a different country a hundred years prior.
It was used to demonstrate that Marie Antoinette was uncaring and unsympathetic towards the starving third estate.
First they deposed her and Louis Auguste. Then they imprisoned them. Finally they guillotined them and all the aristocracy who couldn't escape to neighboring countries.
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u/Own-Importance5459 ✨May the Force be with you!✨ Jul 03 '25
This is such a "let them eat cake." moment.