Noise proves nothing
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Noise proves nothing.
Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as
if she laid an asteroid.
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Meaning
This quote means noise and self-advertisement are poor evidence of real importance. Loudness is often compensation for small achievement.
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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