Except you've just drawn a fallacious comparison. A quote has to be identical by definition, whereas a paraphrase does not. In addition, as I said, it is perfectly possible to apply the word 'exact' to the meaning of the resulting paraphrase, as well as the paraphrase itself - though why you would assume the latter, I don't know: a paraphrase is not a quote.
I also notice that you're absolutely fine with debating semantics and definitions with me here, but not actually making your original 'incredibly detailed and airtight argument'. (yes, that was a quote).