"Read The Value Minutes slowly and reflectively. They are of great importance; they deal with the most basic truths that will determine whether we contiunue to be the cynosure of the world. The essntial goodwill and inherent decency that created the human achievement of this great country needs renewing. They beg the question, 'What values made us what we are?'" 
- Claire Hurd, Past Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Maine, Orono

"By reinforcing values important to each of us, these brief and powerfully focused stories will enrich anyone who will take the time to read them. If everyone read them once a day our society would be transformed."
- Harry R. Pollard, IV, Chairman and CEO Parker, Pollard & Brown, P.C. Richmond, VA

"This is an excellent collection of thought provoking stories that I will use daily! Today, knowing and practicing our values is more critical than ever to success in our personal and professional lives."
- Dr. Frank Watson, Major General, USAF (Ret) President International Business Associates, Colorado Springs, CO

"The Value Minute welcomes, encourages and stimulates all of us who want our world to work better."
- Jane Bailey, Retired High School Counselor, Columbia, MD

"This is a series of challenging thoughts that together inspire us to examine those beliefs and actions which form the foundation of our being. Each of us will be better for having stopped to question our beliefs, the way we act, and how we might have a positive impact on the society in which we live."
- Thomas R. Pratt, Captain, USN (Retired)

"Values make a difference in the quality of our life and in what we are able to accomplish. Take time to reflect upon these experiences of others as they have learned lessons in life involving values that count."
- C. William Pollard, Past Chairman and CEO ServiceMaster, Downers Grove, IL