English / proverb
Bet on the Jockey, Not the Horse
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Place your trust and investment in the competence, character, and leadership of the person rather than just the vehicle or project.
In context
01
The seasoned venture capitalist advised young angel investors to bet on the jockey, not the horse, because exceptional leaders navigate any crisis.
02
When picking partners for a new community venture, our town elders always told us to bet on the jockey, not the horse.
Synonyms
back the operator,invest in the leader,trust character over concept
Antonyms
judge solely by the product,rely entirely on the machinery,ignore human capability
Collocations
always bet on the jockey not the horse,rule to bet on the jockey not the horse,advised to bet on the jockey not the horse