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The Four-Way Test

The Four-Way Test — the ethical guide every Rotarian applies to their thoughts, words and actions.

The Four-Way Test

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?

Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor, The Four-Way Test has become one of the most widely known ethical codes in the world, translated into more than 100 languages and adopted by organizations everywhere as a guide for fair and responsible decisions — in business, in relationships, and in everyday life.

For Rotarians, the test isn’t just a statement — it’s a practical decision-making tool, applied consistently in professional work and in community projects.