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As Americans, we're not sure we share values. We're sometimes even afraid to use the word 'values.' We talk about teaching ethics in schools - people say, 'What ethics? Whose ethics? Maybe we can't.' And they confuse that with teaching of religion.

Everyone's values are defined by what they will tolerate when it is done to others.

I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values - and follow my own moral compass - then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.

My mom, Irmelin, taught me the value of life. Her own life was saved by my grandmother during World War II.

Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.

I value all things as nothing in comparison with having the spirit of God to guide me.

My values - going back to my childhood - were always based on respect for all people and rejection of bigotry and racism.

I learned that if we set our mind to things, we can accomplish almost anything no matter what the circumstances are.

When you value people, you give them freedom.

We learned about dignity and decency - that how hard you work matters more than how much you make... that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.