情けは人のためならず
Idiom- 1the good you do for others is good you do yourself ; those who are kind benefit themselves ; compassion is not for other people's benefit Translated by Jiyomi
- 2you can't save others (from themselves) Translated by Jiyomi
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情けは人の為ならずなさけは人のためならずなさけは人の為ならず
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