Всяк за себя

Every man must be self-reliant and take care of his own interests. See Живи всяк своим умом да своим горбом (Ж), Спасение утопающего - дело рук самого утопающего (C)

Var.: Сова о сове, а всяк о себе Cf: Every kettle has to sit on its own bottom (Am.). Every man must pay his Scot (must skin his own skunk) (Am.). Every man must stand on his own two legs (Am., Br.). Everyone for himself (Am., Br.). Every person should row his own boat (Am.). Every tub must stand on its own bottom (Am., Br.). Let every man skin his own eel (Am.). Let every peddler carry his own pack (Am.). Let every pedlar carry his own burden (pack) (Br.). Let every pig dig for himself (Br.). Stand on your own two feet (Am.)