There are more men threatened than stricken.
More Romanian Proverbs:
A bird in your hand is worth two in the bush.Romanian
If you won't work, you shan't eat.
Romanian
Hares may pull dead lions by the beard.
Romanian
Live, horse, and you'll get grass.
Romanian
A near neighbour is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.
Romanian
Keeping is harder than winning.
Romanian