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German origin
German originDie Hunde bellen, die Karawane zieht weiter
Meaning: Let critics talk; carry on with what you are doing.
Literally: The dogs bark, the caravan moves on
Example: “Die Kritiker lästern über ihr neues Album, aber die Hunde bellen, die Karawane zieht weiter.” — The critics sneer at her new album, but the dogs bark and the caravan goes on.
Equivalents in English
English: Origin: The village dogs bark at a passing caravan, which pays them no attention. It is usually described as a proverb from the Middle East, Turkey or Central Asia, but its exact source has not been confirmed.
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