Usually the greatest boasters are the smallest workers. The deep rivers pay a larger tribute to the sea than shallow brooks, and yet empty themselves with less noise.

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between those who boast and those who quietly achieve greatness. It suggests that people who talk the most about their accomplishments might actually be the least industrious. The analogy of deep rivers and shallow brooks emphasizes that the most significant contributions often come from sources that make the least noise. In other words, those who are quietly dedicated and hardworking tend to have a more profound impact, just like deep rivers that silently pour their waters into the sea, compared to shallow brooks that make a lot of noise but accomplish less.

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