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Am I translating this meaning correctly?
「情けは人のためならず」
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"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"
Am I translating this meaning correctly?
「情けは人のためならず」
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"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"
「情けは人のためならず」
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"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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These are very good translations! I would add one word to each of your sentences just to make sure the meaning is totally clear.
"The good you do for others is good you do FOR yourself"
"Those who are kind ALSO benefit themselves"
"Compassion is not SOLELY for other people's benefit"
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These are very good translations! I would add one word to each of your sentences just to make sure the meaning is totally clear.
"The good you do for others is good you do FOR yourself"
"Those who are kind ALSO benefit themselves"
"Compassion is not SOLELY for other people's benefit"
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