V-XIII. A mental image is more often vivid, in proportion as it is associated with a greater number of other images.

The EthicsBenedict de Spinoza

PROP. XIII. A mental image is more often vivid, in proportion as it is associated with a greater number of other images.

Proof.—In proportion as an image is associated with a greater number of other images, so (II. xviii.) are there more causes whereby it can be aroused. Q.E.D.

V-XIV. The mind can bring it about, that all bodily modifications or images of things may be referred to the idea of God.

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