Conservative values include:

• placing ideas and principles above personal desire, weaknesses, fears and regrets
• a never-ending quest for the truth, despite obstacles based on emotion and personal experience, and spreading such truths for the benefit of all
• recognizing and utilizing the benefits of competition and hard work
• emphasizing charity, with its unexpected benefits, rather than compulsory tax-and-spend programs
• teaching self-help rather than dependence on government and others
• a devotion to the principle of justice
• supporting self defence
• recognizing the media for its bias, bullying, deception.
• frugality and efficiency
• rejecting the deification of government officials
• giving those in authority due respect, but not to the point of accepting orders or assertions that are contrary to logic or morality
• downplaying significance of wealth, disparities in wealth, and materialism in general
• emphasizing self-reliance and being able to keep the fruits of one’s labor
• not complaining, and instead taking practical action to improve one’s situation
• emphasizing self-restraint against hurtful activities
• emphasizing humility and open-mindedness instead of arrogant certainty about one’s own views
• recognizing the power of the free market
• understanding that a rising tide lifts all boats, e.g. tax cuts benefit all.
• self-control as opposed to a self-indulgent search for instant gratification of desires.
• recognizing that evil does exist in the world, and making an effort to combat this force by whatever means necessary
• respecting the sanctity of life
• following Christian principles