<P> "Curiosity killed the cat" is a proverb used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation . A less frequently - seen rejoinder to "curiosity killed the cat" is "but satisfaction brought it back". </P> <P> The original form of the proverb, now little used, was "Care killed the cat". In this instance, "care" was defined as "worry" or "sorrow ." </P>

What does the saying curiosity killed the cat mean