“As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”
— Plato
Simplified Meaning:
People who know the least often talk the most. Imagine a drum that is empty inside; it makes a loud noise when you hit it, louder than a full drum. Similarly, people who don’t have much knowledge or smart ideas often speak the loudest and most frequently. For example, in a classroom, you might notice that the student who always talks and disrupts is often the one who didn’t do their homework and doesn’t know the answers. Meanwhile, the student who did their homework and knows the answers might stay quiet and only speak when needed. This idea reminds us that it’s often better to think before speaking and to listen more. Instead of filling conversations with empty words, it's wiser to speak only when you have something valuable to say. In your life, try to learn and understand things deeply. This way, when you do speak, your words will have meaning and people will listen more closely to you.
