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A11 Expressions

情(なさ)けは人(ひと)の為(ため)ならずthe good you do for others is good you do yourself, those who are kind benefit themselves, compassion is not for other people's benefit, you can't save others (from themselves)

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      1.

      the good you do for others is good you do yourself, those who are kind benefit themselves, compassion is not for other people's benefit

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      2.

      you can't save others (from themselves)

      Proverb, incorrect usage

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    情けは人の為ならず 【なさけはひとのためならず】

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