A shallow brook babbles the loudest meaning

What does the saying 'A shallow brook babbles the loudest' mean?

Idiom: A shallow brook babbles the loudest

Meaning:

People who are loud and talk a lot usually have nothing of substance to say. This contrasts with "Still waters run deep." Other versions are "Shallow brooks babble loudest" and "Shallow brooks are noisy."

Country: International English | Subject Area: Nature | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: Mark LeRoy
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