Some folks can look so busy doing ' that they seem indispensable

Th' only way t' entertain some folks is t' listen t' 'em.

Listening is the only way to entertain some folks.

Bees are not as busy as we think they are. They just can't buzz any slower.

A bee is never as busy as it seems; it's just that it can't buzz any slower.

Honesty pays, but it doesn't seem to pay enough to suit some people.