Versailles was a gulf into which the labor of France poured its earnings; and it was never full.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Versailles consumed endless resources from France without ever feeling satisfied or complete.
- In plain terms
- The palace took all of France money and never had enough.
- What can you take from it?
- Excessive spending can drain national resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does wealth go?
- What is excessive luxury?
Another view
It simplifies the complex financial structures of the monarchy.
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