To someone who could grasp the Universe from a unified standpoint the entire creation would appear as a unique truth and necessity.
Jean le Rond d'AlembertThe true system of the World has been recognized, developed and perfected...Everything has been discussed and analysed, or at least mentioned.
Jean le Rond d'AlembertA philosopher is a fool who torments himself while he is alive, to be talked of after he is dead.
Jean le Rond d'Alembert