the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on” mean?
History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.
Is “the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.