Curiosity didn't killed the cat !

"Curiosity killed the Cat!" - Where does exactly this proverb come from? What curiosity were they talking about?
So, let's put it in the Animism (*) way, considering the beautiful natural Curiosity as a gift we should all protect as Our Very Precious. Let's say preferably : 
"CURIOSITY ENLIGHTENED THE CAT"

(*) the belief that plants, animals and natural things have a living soul
Animisme : Conception générale qui attribue aux êtres de l'univers une âme analogue à l'âme humaine.