proverb · Legacy record
The barking of a dog does not disturb the man on a camel.
The barking of a dog does not disturb the man on a camel.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
A dog barking without disturbing someone on a camel pictures continued movement despite distracting criticism. The saying gives the traveller’s course priority over the noise.
What the words are saying
The animal scene is metaphorical rather than a behaviour or travel rule. A responsible application distinguishes an irrelevant provocation from a consequential warning or fair concern. Continuing is not automatically wise, and another person’s objection should not be dismissed merely as barking.
Everyday example
Someone ignores a personal insult while still reviewing a relevant criticism of the plan.
When to use it
Use it to distinguish distraction from feedback that matters.
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What it does not mean
No universal reason to ignore criticism or animal-handling procedure is established.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
Egypt
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin.- Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 611; PDF page 56; collection label: Egypt
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- Culture
- Egypt