What did Henry IV reportedly say about Paris?
"Paris is well worth a mass."
"Paris is a golden apple"
"Paris, the city of dreams"
"Paris is not for sale"
Answer
"Paris is well worth a mass" is a famous quote attributed to King Henry IV of France. It is said that he converted to Catholicism in 1593 to secure his claim to the French throne, despite being a Protestant. The phrase suggests that he believed that the political benefits of becoming Catholic outweighed his religious convictions.
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