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It was a cold proposition for a man to face who had inaugurated a system of improvement which would confer prosperity and wealth upon the people, and enrich and elevate the State.
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Alexander describes the difficult situation faced by a leader who initiated a significant improvement project, emphasizing the stakes involved.
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