English Saying: Man cannot live by bread alone
The saying man cannot live by bread alone means that for having fulfilling, enjoyable lives, art is essential.
Money is not the most important thing in life. It’s not food either.
Art is also not essential to live your life.
When you are feeling down, a great song on the radio can perk you back up again.
A great book can give you hours and hours of reading satisfaction and take you to places you could never physically go.
Poetry can make you feel and think things you never thought you could.
A great painting (or a terrible painting) can be a catalyst for engaging conversation.
There are many important things in life, and we need them all.
I hope that we always have the opportunity to study the arts because, in conjunction with everything else, they help to make our lives whole – no one can live life by bread alone.