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!
That’s really compassionate, and no doubt, adds to the greatness of this man.
Thanks for sharing – a must read for any pet owner…and scientist
How amazing that such a great scientist could show such compassion and understanding regarding his dog’s mistake! I’m definitely going to have to work on my patience.
Kaalu, i love this post..while am patient a person as far as my beloved Gucci is concerned, i cant say the same for my human contemporaries 🙂 and am not complaining 😛
Thanks Chimti! I know a sage when I see one:)
I was excited to discover this site. I need to to thank you for your time due to this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoyed every part of it and i also have you saved as a favorite to check out new stuff in your site.