expression, i-adjective
there are kind people everywhere; not everyone is evil; don't be too suspicious
Proverb encouraging trust in others; literally 'there are no ogres in the world we travel'. Used to reassure someone who is overly wary or cynical about people.
「渡る世間に鬼はない」というから、もう少し人を信じてみよう。
They say 'there are kind people everywhere,' so let's try trusting people a little more.
I was anxious because everyone was a stranger, but I thought 'not everyone is evil' and tried talking to them.