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In Spinoza's view, this persistence is an expression of both thought and extension, highlighting that every mode of God's substance strives to actualize itself. Even something as nuanced as a grain of sand embodies a purpose, intrinsically linked to the concept of thought. This perspective blurs the line between the animate and inanimate, inviting us to recognize the universe as a living, interconnected whole rather than a mere collection of lifeless objects.