Set a beggar on horseback and he'll ride to the devil. 
Proverbs on a similar topic
- Big fish eat little fish.
- The dogs bark but the caravan goes on.
- The darkest place is under the candlestick.
- If you cannot bite never show your teeth.
- Lean liberty is better than fat slavery.
- A servant is known by his master's absence.
- Better die with honour than live with shame.
- Might goes before right.
- Whether the pitcher strikes the stone or the stone strikes the pitcher, it is bad for the pitcher.
- There is no arguing with a large fist.
Related proverbs
Similar proverbs in the same language
English
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No pride like that of an enriched beggar.
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Servants make the worst masters.
Similar proverbs in another language
Latin
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Male agitur cum domino, quem vilicus docet.
The master, whom the steward teaches, is treated badly.
French
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Il n'est orgueil que de pauvre enrichi.
Pride only comes from the rich poor.
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Vilain enrichi ne connaît parent ni ami.
Enriched villain knows neither kin nor friend.
Czech
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Když se vrána zjestřabí, hleďte se, ptáci.
When the crow caws, look out, birds.
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Z bláta v hrabata — Bože uchovej.
From mud to rake - God forbid.