One good turn deserves another.

Meaning: Reciprocal kindness creates a cycle where helping others motivates them to help you in return.

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

Translations

French: A beau jeu beau retour (literally: One good turn deserves another)

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