The loquacity of fools is a warning to the wise.
Meaning: Excessive talkers reveal their ignorance through their words, providing astute listeners a clear lesson in what not to become.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
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