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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Silent means consent.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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The forbidden fruit is sweet.
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The beauty of a debt is its payment
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In a quiet whirlpool, demons live.
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Who is talking about what, and a lousy one about the bath.
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Жизнь прожить – не поле перейти
To live a life is not the same (not as easy) as to go through a field.
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Another's soul is darkness.
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