When, however, it was seen that the Intendant had the hated vegetable served every day at his own table, the opposition grew more faint; men were at last brought to consent to use potatoes for their cattle, and after a time even for themselves.
This quote illustrates how Turgot's personal example helped to change public opinion about potatoes.
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