It could also be taken to mean that people who don't think a lot or reason make silly statements about subjects they know little or nothing about.
Have you ever noticed the person in a group who seems to want to be heard above everyone else. The tend to talk loudly and want everyone to be impressed by what they have to say. Usually this sort of person has little of real value to add to a conversation but enjoy the attention they think they're getting.
Compare an 'empty head' with an empty container with a couple of stones in it. When it's rattled it makes a lot of noise.
Hence the saying empty vessels make the most noise. What it means in everyday language is that they haven't got a lot between their ears!
Have you ever noticed the person in a group who seems to want to be heard above everyone else. The tend to talk loudly and want everyone to be impressed by what they have to say. Usually this sort of person has little of real value to add to a conversation but enjoy the attention they think they're getting.
Compare an 'empty head' with an empty container with a couple of stones in it. When it's rattled it makes a lot of noise.
Hence the saying empty vessels make the most noise. What it means in everyday language is that they haven't got a lot between their ears!