Quotes by John Tyler

“Liberty and equality are captivating sounds, but they often captivate to destroy.”

“When the happy era shall arrive for the emancipation of nations, hastened on as it will be by the example of America, shall they not resort to the Declaration of our Independence as the charter of ...”

“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.”

“The applause of his native land is the richest reward to which the patriot ever aspires. It is this for which 'he bears to live or dares to die.' It is the high incentive to those achievements whic...”

“The sailor's life is at the best a life of danger. He pursues honor on the mountain wave and finds it in the battle and in the storm, and never did more distinguished chivalry display itself than i...”