Meaning of the word "when you help someone, you help everyone" in English

What does "when you help someone, you help everyone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

when you help someone, you help everyone

US /wen ju help ˈsʌm.wʌn, ju help ˈev.ri.wʌn/
UK /wen ju help ˈsʌm.wʌn, ju help ˈev.ri.wʌn/
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Phrase

a proverb suggesting that an act of kindness toward one individual has a positive ripple effect on the entire community or humanity

Example:
The charity's motto is 'when you help someone, you help everyone' because they believe in the power of community.
In the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Aunt May reminds us that when you help someone, you help everyone.