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1 Hence, so long as particular things do not exist, 2 except in so far as they are comprehended in the attributes of 3 God, their representations in thought or ideas do not exist, 4 except in so far as the infinite idea of God exists; and when 5 particular things are said to exist, not only in so far as they 6 are involved in the attributes of God, but also in so far as they 7 are said to continue, their ideas will also involve existence, 8 through which they are said to continue. 9 10