Dignity don’t pay no bills.
A person will never be paid more than what it costs to replace them and the skills that they bring, OR less than what their pride will allow them to accept for the work performed. It is those two ends that define one’s salary range.
[ Dignity don’t pay no bills. ]
“Da Gubermint dun pay mah bills”
Dignity may not pay bills, but it is a precious gift that is vital to civilization.