man shall not live by bread alone
A set phrase from the Bible (Matthew 4:4), used to express that physical sustenance is not enough; spiritual or intellectual nourishment is also necessary.
The phrase 'Man shall not live by bread alone' originates from the Bible.
He often quotes 'Man shall not live by bread alone' to emphasize the importance of art.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling of the biblical proverb.
Variant using 非ず for the negative; less common but seen in some contexts.
A direct translation of the biblical phrase from Matthew 4:4, originally in Greek or Hebrew, rendered into classical Japanese style.