"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men." Martin Luther King, Jr. Values of the Wise is a sparkling collection of words of wisdom, witticisms, and reflections, both humorous and profound. Contained within the fifteen themes of this book are more than 2,750 quotations from thousands of notable writers, celebrities, philosophers, and politicians. Values of the Wise brings centuries of history from every corner of the world together in one complete book. This sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant and always honest look at life will inspire, challenge, and motivate. "The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." Benjamin Franklin