Worked Quote by Dick Gregory
““Makes you wonder. When I left St. Louis, I was making five dollars a night. Now I'm getting $5,000 a week — for saying the same things out loud I used to say under my breath.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk on financial success, 1995
Hard work and speaking truth can dramatically increase earnings compared to silent effort.
In simple terms: Speaking openly can boost income.
Speak your truth to unlock opportunities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career change
- public speaking
- negotiation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth have you hidden?
- How can you voice it safely?
Success may require risking reputation.