English · Proverb Candidate

Put a beggar on horseback and he'll ride it to death; Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the Devil

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

Common questions

What does “Put a beggar on horseback and he'll ride it to death; Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the Devil” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “Put a beggar on horseback and he'll ride it to death; Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the Devil” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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