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なさけはひとのためならず
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves; (lit.) compassion is not for other people's benefit
2. you can't save others (from themselves)
incorrect usage
Alt. forms
情なさけは人ひとのためならず
72%
情なさけは人ひとの為ためならず
26%
なさけはひとのためならず
Used in: 1
Composed of
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result