Charity looks at the need and not at the cause.
More German Proverbs:
The man in the moon stole the wood.German
It is easier to guard against a bushel of fleas than a woman.
German
He who follows the crowd has many companions.
German
Do not ship all in one bottom.
German
He must have keen eyes that would know a maid at sight.
German
Stagnant water grows stinking.
German