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• Rousseau's conception of the primitive state of nature, and the origin of society by a contract, may not be historically exact--this he admits; nevertheless, it serves well, he urges, as a working hypothesis to explain the present state of things, and to point the way to a happier state. —  A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II.
• Learning wide and exact, and original thought, characterise all the work of M. Brunetiθre; each of his many volumes should be searched by the student for what he may need. —  A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II.
• Previous art training little or none Difficulties The students do not see or estimate correctly; they are not exact, and they lack ideals Organization of Art Work I. General course for all students, connecting Art Department with Trade Courses. —  The Making of a Trade School
• I have heard persons name the exact moment by the clock and the day on which theirs took place, and it was often effected by a single text. —  Science and Morals and Other Essays
• In every-day matters, in the performance of his editorial or social duties, he was unfailingly prompt, exact, and courteous. —  Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume I (of 10)

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