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He who rides a camel should not be afraid of dogs.
What it means
A rider high on a camel is out of reach of the dogs barking below. The proverb may be read as saying that someone in a strong position need not fear small threats.
Amazigh
· North Africa
Source and context
From:
Amazigh, North Africa
Source:
Berber/Amazigh oral-tradition proverb collections (special-dictionary.com, "26 Famous Berber Proverbs") — camel/dogs entry
The meaning given here is our own reading. Other interpretations exist.
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