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Full Idea
Universal things are contained in the nature of singular things.
Gist of Idea
Particulars contain universal things
Source
Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 1.6.04)
Book Ref
Hobbes,Thomas: 'Metaphysical Writings', ed/tr. Calkins,Mary Whiton [Open Court 1905], p.21
A Reaction
That is the neatest and most accurate summary of the situation I have ever read. Particulars come first, but they are all riddled with generalities (but that is not as well said as Hobbes's remark).