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Не от хлеба ходят, а к хлебу
Do not give up a job or take an action that can deprive you of your living. See От добра добра не ищут (O)
Var.: От хлеба хлеба не ищут Cf: Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping the shadow (Am.). Catch not at the shadow and lose the substance (Br.). Don't quarrel with your bread and butter (Br.). If you have bread, don't look for cake (Am.). Never leave certainty for hope (Br.). Never quarrel with your bread and butter (Am.). Never quit certainty for hope (Am., Br.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.