The sense and sensibility so often showed by animals have always amused humans. The smartness displayed by animals under stressing conditions and emergencies reveal a side of them which both, bemuses and bewitches readers.
Being the companion of men from time immemorial, the dog has had his share of shining moments. However, rather than singing glory songs for my cronies, here I am sharing an odd incident where a human being showed his intellectual capabilities and emotional balance in the face of a tragedy. This anecdote shows the bond between the man and the quadruped in a wonderful way, I hope people losing their temper on animals over trivial issues, learn a lesson or two from this anecdote concerning Newton’s dog.
Newton’s dog
Sir Isaac Newton, the acclaimed scientist, who found out what animals know since ages(read: gravity) had a pet dog named Diamond. The archives reveal that Newton loved animals and his closest friend may well have been Diamond. One day Diamond knocked over the candle on the scientist’s desk and started a blaze that destroyed records worth many years of research. The revered scientist knew that it would be grossly unfair to blame the animal for the fire. Viewing the destruction, Newton said, “O Diamond, Diamond, thou little knowest the damage thou hast done”.
The humanity may remember him for the gravitational laws and celebrate his scientific contributions but for us faunae, this incident alone is enough to catapult him to greatness!
You may also like to read about another genius from a different century, Albert Einstein and his love for dogs!
I agree, “this incident alone is enough to catapult him to greatness!”
I remember reading this story as a kid, but can understand the importance of it now when I am reading it after all those years…
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Thanks Indian Homemaker! 🙂
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My, My! I wish I had so much patience… truly a lesson in that virtue…
It’s with Patience that mulberry turns into silk:) We are all learning…
Nice 🙂 Many humans too behave like dogs when they fail to take responsibilities for their actions.
The scientist knew it would be unfair to hold the dog responsible. But in real life, I see people flare up for smaller things than these when it is no their pet’s failt. 🙁
This is one inspirational story. 🙂
Yes Shail, pet owners definitely should learn a lesson from this. 🙂