From the first, Seward was an ardent optimist, and this first message is that of noble youth, delighting in the life and the opportunities that a great office presents to one who is mindful of its harassing duties and its relentless limitations, yet keenly sensitive to its novelty and its infinite incitements.
This statement characterizes Seward as an optimistic leader, highlighting the youthful enthusiasm in his message.
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