John Tyler Quotes

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I can never consent to being dictated to as to what I shall or shall not do. I, as President, shall be responsible for my administration. I hope to have your hearty co-operation in carrying out its measures. So long as you see fit to do this, I shall be glad to have you with me. When you think otherwise, your resignations will be accepted.

John Tyler
In 1840 I was called from my farm to undertake the administration of public affairs and I foresaw that I was called to a bed of thorns. I now leave that bed which has afforded me little rest, and eagerly seek repose in the quiet enjoyments of rural life.

John Tyler
The institutions under which we live, my countrymen, secure each person in the perfect enjoyment of all his rights.

John Tyler
If we find ourselves increasing beyond example in numbers, in strength, in wealth, in knowledge, in everything which promotes human and social happiness, let us ever remember our dependence for all these on the protection and merciful dispensations of Divine Providence.

John Tyler
Patronage is the sword and cannon by which war may be made on the liberty of the human race.

John Tyler
So far as it depends on the course of this government, our relations of good will and friendship will be sedulously cultivated with all nations.

John Tyler
I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free.

John Tyler
Let it, then, be henceforth proclaimed to the world, that man's conscience was created free; that he is no longer accountable to his fellow man for his religious opinions, being responsible therefore only to his God.

John Tyler
If the tide of defamation and abuse shall turn, and my administration come to be praised, future Vice-Presidents who may succeed to the Presidency may feel some slight encouragement to pursue an independent course.

John Tyler
Popularity, I have always thought, may aptly be compared to a coquette—the more you woo her, the more apt is she to elude your embrace.

John Tyler
Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality.

John Tyler