Every man for himself, and God for us all.

Meaning: Self-interest and communal welfare coexist; individual responsibility doesn't negate collective obligation to others.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: Chacun pour soi et Dieu pour tous (literally: Every one for himself and God for all)
• Spanish: Cada uno por sí, y Dios por todos (literally: Every one for himself, and God for us all)

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