The four way test

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 THE FOUR WAY TEST

In 1932, The Four-Way Test was created. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

Of the things we think, say or do

  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

THE OBJECTS OF ROTARY

The objects of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of services as a basis for worthy enterprise, in particular, to encourage and foster
First   – The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for Service.
Second   –  High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation to society.
Third   –  The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life.
Fourth   –  The advancement of International understanding, good will and peace throughout the world fellowship of business and professional men united in the ideal of service.
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