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cast (one's) bread upon the waters

Translations
делать добро бескорыстно
He always casts his bread upon the waters, helping those in need without expecting anything in return.
Он всегда делает добро бескорыстно, помогая нуждающимся, не ожидая ничего взамен.
Definitions
To do something good or generous without expecting anything in return, often with the hope that the kindness will eventually be repaid in some way. The phrase originates from the Bible (Ecclesiastes 11:1) and suggests that acts of kindness or charity may bring rewards in the future, even if not immediately.
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