It always/never pays to do something phrase
Used to say that doing something is always/never a wise or advantageous idea, or always/never produces a positive effect
It never pays to displease your neighbors.
It always pays to double-check your work before submitting it.
To be successful and worthy of the money that one is being paid
Deserve the pay or reward that you get because you do well
The least amount of attention for someone or something
1. Self-praise is worthless.
2.
Used to emphasize that you believe something is foolish, worthless, or untruthful
To do something in an unusual way
I guess I like to run against the grain in everything I do.