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“I appreciate the potato only as a protection against famine, except for that, I know of nothing more eminently tasteless.” quote by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
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“I appreciate the potato only as a protection against famine, except for that, I know of nothing more eminently tasteless.”

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

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Source Book: Physiologie du Goût, 1825

The potato is valued only for its utility in preventing hunger, otherwise it lacks flavor.

In simple terms: Potato is useful only to avoid famine.

Key Takeaway

Recognize practical value over aesthetic appeal.

Themes

practicality food survival

Mood

matter-of-fact reflective

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • emergency food planning
  • budget meals
  • food security discussions

Key Concepts

utility taste nutrition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance necessity and enjoyment in food?
  • When is practicality more important than flavor?
A Different Perspective

May overlook culinary potential of simple foods.

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