Many people think that the original author is King Louis XV of France. In fact, this is not the case. The real original author of this sentence is Louis XV’s mistress Madame de Pompadour. However, the direct translation of the original French words should be : After we die, there will be floods.

Louis XV (February 15, 1710 - May 10, 1774), known as the Beloved, was the great-grandson of the Sun King Louis XIV and the son of the Duke of Burgundy. Reigned as King of France from 1715 to 1774. He miraculously perpetuated an entire dying family and endeared himself to the French people during the early years of his reign. However, his inability to reform the French monarchy and his policy of appeasement in Europe cost him the support of his people. And after his death he became one of the most unpopular kings of France.

Madame Pompadour, the famous mistress and socialite of King Louis XV of France, is a controversial historical figure. She was once a strong woman with an iron fist. Madame Pardoux influenced the reign of Louis XV and French art.