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Full Idea
When I am a few miles from home, whatever relates to it touches me more nearly than when I am two hundred leagues distance.
Clarification
An example of ideas associated by contiguity (closeness)
Gist of Idea
When I am close to (contiguous with) home, I feel its presence more nearly
Source
David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], V.II.42)
Book Ref
Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.52
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2211 | When I am close to (contiguous with) home, I feel its presence more nearly [Hume] |