In this task he found ample use not only of his experience of pure mathematics but also of his vast knowledge of literature, history, geography and French literature.
Sa gawaing ito niya natagpuan ang sapat gamitin hindi lamang ng kanyang mga karanasan ng purong matematika kundi pati na rin ng kanyang malawak na kaalaman sa panitikan, kasaysayan, heograpiya at Pranses panitikan.