I can never consent to being dictated to.
Meaning of the quote
John Tyler, a former American president, is saying that he will never agree to someone else telling him what to do. He wants to make his own decisions and not be forced to do things a certain way. This shows that he believes in being independent and having control over his own actions.
About John Tyler
John Tyler was the 10th president of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He was a strong advocate of states’ rights, including on the issue of slavery, and he had a turbulent relationship with the Whig party that had elected him as vice president. Despite facing many challenges, Tyler left a lasting impact on the presidency and U.S. foreign policy.
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