2004. But where the fields come from that govern the thoughts, as well as the one spoken of [2001-2002], is quite evident. If they are fields of false persuasions evil feelings, then they are derived from the general operation of evil spirits, that is, from their thoughts passions.
2004. But whence are derived the spheres that govern the thoughts, and whence the things mentioned above, may appear if it be admitted that there are spheres of persuasions of the false, and of affections of evil, and that they are derived from the general operation of evil spirits, to wit, from their thoughts and cupidities.
2004. Sed unde sphaerae quae regunt cogitationes, et unde illa, de qua supra [2001-2002], constare etiam potest, si sphaerae persuasionum falsi, et affectionum mali sunt, tunc eae derivantur a communi operatione malorum spirituum, eorum nempe cogitationibus et cupiditatibus.