Non si vive di solo pane. — Italian Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“Non si vive di solo pane.”
“Man does not live by bread alone.”

A traditional Italian saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

This familiar saying suggests that physical nourishment is not enough for a fulfilling human life. Beyond basic survival, people require spiritual, emotional, and intellectual sustenance. It reminds us to feed our minds, hearts, and spirits through connection, art, faith, and learning, rather than focusing solely on material comforts or daily necessities.

Rooted in biblical tradition from the Book of Deuteronomy and the Gospels, this expression became a widespread Italian proverb. It circulates globally across various languages and cultures as a timeless moral observation.

People often hang this print in the kitchen or dining room as a thoughtful reminder during shared meals.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

Digital product. Colours may vary slightly between screens and printers. Frames and props are not included.