人ひと木ぼく石せきに非あらず

expression

man is not made of stone; man is made of flesh and blood

Proverb meaning humans are emotional beings, not unfeeling like stone; used to excuse or explain emotional reactions.

• 人ひと木ぼく石せきに非あらず、誰だれでも悲かなしい時ときには涙なみだが出でる。

  Man is not made of stone; anyone sheds tears when sad.