David Mushet

David Mushet (2 October 1772 – 7 June 1847) was a Scottish engineer, entrepreneur, author and metallurgist.

David Mushet (circa 1845).

Quotes

• To you, of right, these pages must be inscribed, the fountain of their best thoughts, not as mere praise, but for the instruction of others, to record the charm of perfect companionship, proved by your example; the instinctive homage even of brutes before the magic of an amiable and generous heart, without a selfish trace... Were all hearts tuned like yours, an appeal to human justice would not be needed: — Then to your name a fitter title might be inscribed — the Wrongs of Animals ceased for ever, the dubious vestiges of Eden might become the certain foot-prints of our dialy practice; and cruelty and suffering known no more.
  • The Wrongs of the Animal World, to Which is Subjoined the Speech of Lord Erskine on the Same Subject, London, 1839. p. vi-v; As cited in: animalrightshistory.org, 2014

• Whilst the exploits of the conqueror and the intrigues of the demagogue are faithfully preserved through a succession of ages, the persevering and unobtrusive efforts of genius, developing the best blessings of the Deity to man, are often consigned to oblivion.
  • Cited in: Samuel Smiles (1864) Industrial biography; iron-workers and tool-makers, p. 189