Did Richard the Lionheart really say 'The lion does not concern himself with the opinions of sheep.'?

Richard the Lionheart Quote Source & Citation:

The lion does not concern himself with the opinions of sheep.

— Richard the Lionheart Medieval · English king, Crusader

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A metaphorical statement reflecting his disdain for criticism or lesser rivals.

Date: c. 1190s

Wisdom

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