Beggars cannot be choosers

Russian translation

Нищие не могут быть слишком разборчивым.

Variants

Beggars must (should) be no choosers.

Synonyms

Needs must when the devil drives.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Comparison

Нужда заставит, и не хошь - везешь
Богатому как хочется, а бедному как можется.

Examples

"But, dammit, what's the use in talking, I'll have to take it," Coffey said. "I've told Vera I have a job." "It's up to you," Jerry said. "But if you start small, you'll wind up small." "Yes, but beggars can't be choosers - " Coffey began. (Moore)

His Colonel happened to be a friend of some minor director of the Indescribable, and, hearing that a discreet man was needed to undertake the duties outlined above, recommended Brendon. The offer fell at his feet just when he was demobilized; he hated the idea of it, but was sensible enough to realize, even then, that ex-officers cannot be choosers. (Knox)