it pays
Examples
It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.
A great many people seem to think writing poetry is worthwhile, even though it pays next to nothing and is not as widely read as it should be.
Sometimes it pays to be a little wild.
It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.
Do something you really like, and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I'm concerned, that's success.
The fox does not do as much mischief in a year as it pays for in an hour.