NichiDict

情けは人の為ならず

なさけはひとのためならず
情けは人のためならずなさけは人のためならずなさけは人の為ならず
[nasakehahitonotamenarazu]

Meanings

1.Expression

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

2.Expression

you can't save others (from themselves)