Full Idea
A thing can in no respect be called contingent, save in relation to the imperfection of our knowledge.
Gist of Idea
We only call things 'contingent' in relation to the imperfection of our knowledge
Source
Baruch de Spinoza (The Ethics [1675], I Pr 33)
Book Reference
Spinoza,Benedict de: 'Ethics, Improvement of Understanding, Letters', ed/tr. Elwes,R [Dover 1955], p.71
A Reaction
A very good remark. Growing up is largely a realisation of the necessity of human affairs that you thought could be otherwise. (Forgive the pessimism!) As metaphysics, I find this appealing, too.