There is no accounting for tastes. 
Meaning and origin
This proverb means that people's preferences and tastes are subjective and cannot be easily explained or predicted. It suggests that different people have different preferences and what one person may find appealing, another may not.
The origin of this proverb is unclear, but it has been used in English literature since at least the 17th century. It may have originated from the Latin phrase "De gustibus non est disputandum," which translates to "In matters of taste, there can be no disputes." This idea has been expressed in various forms in different languages and cultures throughout history.
Related proverbs
Similar proverbs in the same language
English
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Tastes differ.
Similar proverbs in another language
Latin
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De gustibus non est disputandum.
There is no disputing about tastes.
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De gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum.
There is no need to argue about tastes and colors.
French
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Chacun à son goût.
Each to his own taste.
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Des goûts et des couleurs il ne faut pas discuter.
There's no accounting for taste.
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Chacun son goût.
To each his own.
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Il ne faut pas disputer des goûts.
We shouldn't argue about taste.
German
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Über den Geschmack läßt sich nicht streiten.
There's no accounting for taste.
Czech
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Proti gustu žádný dišputát.
No disagreement with taste.
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Proti gustu není mustru.
There is no muster against taste.