Definition of 情けは人の為ならず (なさけはひとのためならず)

なさひとため

情けは人の為ならず

なさけはひとのためならず

nasakehahitonotamenarazu

expression
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(proverb)
2.
you can't save others (from themselves)(proverb)(incorrect usage)
Other readings:
情けは人のためならず【なさけはひとのためならず】
Related Kanji
feelings, emotion, passion, sympathy, circumstances, facts
person
do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

This is definitely, 'The good you do for others is good you do yourself'! It's a reward because I was helpful