One is enthusiastic, resourceful, with ability to organise victory by filling languishing patriotism with new and noble inspiration--the other simply performs his duty, sometimes respectably, sometimes only perfunctorily.
In this quote, Alexander contrasts the qualities of a war governor with those of a regular governor, illustrating the need for inspiration and enthusiasm in leadership during conflict.
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