“The VALUES OF THE WISE series is a treasury of ideas, thoughts, and feelings that represent the best of humane ideals. I hope it will be widely read because it could be a wonderful influence on the thinking and behavior of us all.”

- HOWARD ZINN, PH.D., Professor Emeritus of History, Boston University; Author of The Twentieth Century

“I love this book! It’s a great compilation.”

- ANITA RODDICK, Founder of The Body Shop; Author of A Revolution in Kindness; Progressive social activist

“Jason Merchey has made available a valuable compilation; it is a rich selection of quotations relating to an array of virtues. His is a book I will turn to in my work on character and ethics education, and in searching for wisdom in my daily life.”

- BERNICE LERNER, PH.D., Center for the Advancement of Ethics & Character, Boston University

“Reading the wise quotations in this book is like taking sips from a snifter of finely-aged brandy.”

- PETER B. RAABE, PH.D., Philosopher & philosophical counselor; Author of three books on philosophical counseling, including Philosophical Counseling: Theory and Practice

“VALUES OF THE WISE is a wonderful collection of wisdom with powerful messages….”

- DAVID B. WEXLER, PH.D., Director, Relationship Training Institute; Author of When Good Men Behave Badly: Change Your Behavior, Change Your Relationship

“This is a wonderful book; a tribute to humane values.”

- JACINTA M. AERNAN, M.A., Coordinator, The Alliance for African Assistance

“As someone who is writing on altruism and compassion, apology and forgiveness – Merchey’s book has become very useful and I highly appreciate this valuable compendium of quotations. I look forward to using some of the wise words in parts of my work. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in kindness, compassion, and social responsibility because it throws some light on the need for wisdom and caring.”

- SAMUEL OLINER, PH.D., Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Humboldt State University; Founder/Director of the Altruistic Personality and Prosocial Behavior Institute; Author of numerous publications on the Holocaust, altruism, prosocial behavior, and race/ethnic relations, including Do Unto Others: Extraordinary Acts of Ordinary People and The Altruistic Personality: Rescuers of Jews in Nazi Europe (with Pearl Oliner, Ph.D.)

“We all need inspiration and role models; we all grow and learn from each other. The quotations in VALUES OF THE WISE provide just that– inspiration and knowledge for our journey together.”

- DEBORAH LINDHOLM, Executive Director, Foundation for Women

“Like a medieval monastic scribe illuminating manuscripts for the few, Jason Merchey is compiling the wisdom of the ages for the many– a cornucopia of insightful treasures.”

- MICHAEL TOMS, Co-founder and host of New Dimensions World Broadcasting Network; Author of A Time for Choices: Deep Dialogues for Deep Democracy and Co-author of True Work: Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do