L'État, c'est moi.
— Louis XIV
Early Modern
Sun King of France
Details
Context
The State, it is I. Though famous, often debated if he actually said it in this concise form, but it captures his philosophy.
Date / Period
c. 1655 (often attributed to his youth, but more likely a retrospective summary of his reign)
Category
Strange & UnusualVerification
Confirmed
Explanation
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Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
2 sources
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