Origin
It is a 15th-century proverb.
Explanation
Vessels which are empty make a loud sound when struck with something. But filled vessels make less sound. This is true in case of people as well. Some people are very talkative and go on speaking continuously. But others may be serious and talk less. Those people who go on talking for hours together need not be taken seriously. They are most probably empty-headed people with no sense in their talk. They do not give much thought to what they are talking. Such people are devoid of action as well. They usually boast that they will do this and that. But those people who talk less are different. Every word they speak is actually meant and hence to be taken seriously. Such people put forth a lot of sense into their talk. These kinds of people are usually clever and are capable of performing everything they say. They would not say anything if they don’t mean it. They believe more in action than in words. They are like filled vessels which make less noise.Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.
Example
David talks as if he’s an expert on everything, but empty vessels make the most noise.
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