Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.
I'll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, and that's more than I can say for prosperity.
Some people pay a compliment as if they expected a receipt.
Plain spoken people get most of the recognition because folks are afraid of them.
Look out for the people who allow you to do all the talking.
About the only thing we have left that actually discriminates in favor of the plain people is the stork.
I will say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, and that is more than I can say for prosperity.
Intelligent people are always on the unpopular side of anything.
A loafer always has the correct time.
Some people are so sensitive that they feel snubbed if an epidemic overlooks them.