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The Spirit of Rotary is to voluntarily improve the lot of their fellow human beings because it is the ultimate calling in life. Not for reward of for personal gain, but for the satisfaction of having made a positive difference to someone else. How different would life be if those of us with more advantages could all practice these virtues? This would be a society where the strong would be just and the weak secure. It is an ideal that we can all work towards.

Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi#14

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Rotary spirit is about selfless service to others, which creates a just society where the strong protect the weak.
In plain terms
Help others without expecting reward to create a fair society for everyone.
What can you take from it?
Serve others selflessly to build a just society.

Where it applies

  • volunteer work
  • community service
  • ethical leadership

Putting it to work

  • volunteer for others
  • practice selfless service

Questions to consider

  • What motivates selfless service?
  • How does service change society?

Another view

Idealistic service may not solve systemic economic issues alone.

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