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misfortunes can happen to anyone; what happens to one today may happen to another tomorrow
Proverb reminding that others' misfortunes are not just their problem; the same could befall you. Often used to encourage empathy or caution.
今日は人の身明日は我が身だから、人の失敗を笑ってはいけない。
Don't laugh at others' mistakes, because what happens to them today could happen to you tomorrow.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common theme in folk wisdom.