The beggar is never out of his way.

Meaning: A person with nothing to lose can afford to take any detour or accept any opportunity without disrupting their plans.

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

Translations

French: Les gueux ne sont jamais hors de leur chemin (literally: A beggar is never out of his road)

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