If the Shoe Fits, Wear It
(admit the truth)
Joe feels rather badly because he's always being criticized for his sloppy personal appearance.
With reason. "If the shoe fits, wear it," I always say.
Still, I can't help feeling sorry for the guy. I know that what people say about him is true, and that he should admit it. He doesn't seem to want to improve his appearance. Evidently, he himself can't see anything wrong with the way he looks.