Quote by King Henry IV of France

I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he cannot have a chicken in his pot every Sunday.

I want there to be no peasant in my kingdom so poor that he

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This quote expresses the desire of ensuring that every person in the kingdom, regardless of their social position, is able to afford a basic luxury - a simple meal of chicken on Sundays. It illustrates a commitment to eliminating extreme poverty and ensuring that even the poorest members of the society have access to decent food.

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