The Four-Way Test of all the things that we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. The test can be applied to just about every aspect of life.
The test was originally prepared by Rotarian Herbert J Taylor, an American businessman from Chicago in the 1930's. Taylor produced the test as he set out to save the Club Aluminium Products Distribution Company.
In the 1940's when Herbert Taylor was an International Director of Rotary, he offered the test and it was adopted by Rotary across the globe.
Never changed, the twenty-four word test remains today a central part of Rotary's operations, as the standard against which all behaviour should be measured.
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?