God and His Ways

The sublime advantage of understanding reality by grasping the precise configuration and the relationships of its constituent parts, rather than seeing it as an undifferentiated whole, is similar to the difference between observing a beautifully arranged garden in beds, as opposed to seeing a chaotic thicket. In dramatic contrast, one who discerns the nature of each part in its various aspects sees the subject unveiled before him in its fullness. Consequently dear reader, I have composed this work to definitively elucidate the foundations of faith and service, in a systematic and clear manner facilitating an authentic understanding free from confusion. May every word awaken in you the vision and understanding, so that you may walk among the wonders of wisdom and the ways of God.
Ramchal - Rabbi Moshe Hayim Luzzato