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

Summary

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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Poverty

By King Henry IV of France

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