A feast is not made of mushrooms only.

Meaning: Variety and balance are essential; no single element, however good, sustains a complete whole.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• Spanish: No se hacen las bodas de hongos á solas (literally: The wedding feast is not made with mushrooms only)

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