Descartes says, "I can demonstrate diverse properties of the triangle, all of which are assuredly true since I clearly conceive them: and they are therefore something; and I have already fully shown the truth of the principle, that whatever is ..."
A) perceived by my sense organs is true.
B) clearly and distinctly known is true.
C) the subject of my imagination is true.
D) not a dream is true.

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Descartes is emphasizing the importance of clear and distinct knowledge in order for something to be considered true. This is in contrast to relying solely on perception, imagination or lack of dreaming, which can be flawed.

Descartes Says, "I Can Demonstrate Diverse Properties of the Triangle