John Tyler actually said...

"I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the public good."

"Our prayers should evermore be offered up to the Father of the Universe for His wisdom to direct us in the path of our duty so as to enable us to consummate these high purposes."

"The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not."

"I feel it to be my duty to communicate, for your consideration, the rejected treaty."