Не хлебом единым жив человек
With accent marks:
Не хле́бом еди́ным жив челове́к.
Translation:
Man does not live thanks to bread alone.
Meaning:
So we say when we want to remind ourselves or others that people have more than just material needs. Regardless of their age, religion or views, people need the spiritual and emotional side of life as much as their daily bread.
Other Russian proverbs
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Some to the forest, some for firewood.
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Не рой яму другому, сам в неё попадешь
Do not dig a hole for another one, you will fall into it yourself.
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Как аукнется, так и откликнется
What goes around comes around.
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь
Bitter truth is better than sweet lies.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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