Marie Antoinette is famously attributed with the phrase “Let them eat cake” (in French, "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche") regarding the French Revolution, although historians debate the authenticity of this quote. Allegedly stated in response to hearing that the peasants were suffering from famine and lacked bread, it epitomized her perceived indifference to the plight of the common people. This quote contributed to her negative image during the revolution as it symbolized the disconnect between the monarchy and the citizens. Ultimately, her legacy became intertwined with the themes of excess and the downfall of the monarchy.