なさけはひとのためならず

情けは人のためならず

表記・読み：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・なさけはひとのためならず

1. 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

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)proverb
2. 2

   you can't save others (from themselves)

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)incorrect usageproverb