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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There are no friends for taste and color.
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В чужом глазу соринку видим, а в своём бревна не замечаем
Оne sees the mote in another's eye and ignores the log in his own.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
One head is good, but two ones are better.
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Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе
A titmouse in hands is better than a crane in the sky.
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Silent means consent.
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За что боролись, на то и напоролись
We got what we fought for.
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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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