Values

A wise person makes good choices; waits for negative emotions, like anger, fear, or resentment, to pass before taking action; considers the concerns of others, as well as his or her own.

“The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.”
― Maya Angelou

A hopeful person believes in him- or herself; knows that hard work and good intentions can make a difference; looks to the future with positive expectations and a plan for realizing those expectations.

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
― Malala Yousafzai

A just person treats others as he or she would like to be treated; shows self-discipline in the face of his or her desires; is concerned with the well-being of others.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
― Martin Luther King, Jr.

A respectful person is kind to others; polite and gracious in social situations; demonstrates not just tolerance for others but true regard for people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds; honors the achievements and qualities of others.

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners”
― Laurence Sterne

A courageous person is not reckless but is willing to take necessary risks when fear, embarrassment, or the opinions of others might otherwise discourage him or her from doing what is right and proper.

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
― Winston S. Churchill

A responsible person keeps his or her word; takes care of work, projects, or duties assigned to or voluntarily accepted by him or her; accepts his or her failures or mistakes without excuses or finger pointing and with a willingness to correct his or her behavior; completes neglected tasks; or provides appropriate restitution.

“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

A compassionate person helps those who need help, not just those he or she likes; is forgiving of others who have, through weakness or meanness, behaved badly; shows care and concern for all.

“No one has ever become poor by giving.”
― Anne Frank

A person of integrity behaves with consistency and reliability; lives up to his or her principles; takes pride in doing right without being boastful or self-promotional; is true to himself or herself in matters of conscience.

“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”
― Frederick Douglass