情けは人の為ならず。（日本の諺）
/ (人に善行を施せば、自分もまた善行を受ける。)
/ 恩に報いるに恩をもってせよ。
/ (一つの善行（をした人）は別の善行（を受ける）に値する。)
/ 他人に施す人は自分に施しているのである。
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One good turn deserves another.
/ He who gives to another bestows on himself.
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