empty vessels make the most sound

== English == === Alternative forms === empty vessels make the most noise, empty barrels make the most noise, empty cans make the most noise === Pronunciation === === Proverb === empty vessels make the most sound Talkative, opinionated people are often ignorant. ==== Usage notes ==== "The most" may be replaced by "the loudest", "the greatest", etc. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== the squeaky wheel gets the grease the nail that sticks out gets hammered down barking dogs seldom bite