Discussion Forum—A Way with Words, a fun radio show and podcast about language

A listener in Burlington, Vermont, remembers being punished as a youngster for talking during class. His teacher forced him to write out this proverb dozens of times: "For those who talk, and talk, and talk, this proverb may appeal. The steam that blows the whistle will never turn the wheel." Translation: If you're talking, then you're not getting work done. This is part of a complete episode.

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