Beggars must not be choosers.

Meaning: Those lacking resources must accept what's offered rather than demanding preferences.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

• French: Il ne choisit pas qui emprunte (literally: Borrowers must not be choosers)
• Spanish: A quien dan, no escoge (literally: Beggars must not be choosers)

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