Sometimes the whole nation has to pay for the foolish deed of one man.
More German Proverbs:
More afraid than hurt.German
Little and often makes a heap in time.
German
The more shepherds there are, the worse the flocks are watched.
German
Who loves his work and knows to spare, may live and flourish anywhere.
German
What! keep a dog and bark myself?
German
Necessity teaches even the lame to dance.
German