What Tahir did is a great dedication. The world is entering a golden age of philanthropy. I think it’s human nature to want to help people who are suffering— when you can see the suffering. Technology is making it easier to see people who are struggling, whether they live in your own community or halfway around the world. That’s one reason why generosity is growing. Whether it is through volunteering time or giving money, people recognize their role as global citizens and see that ...

In life, respect is not determined by how high your education is, how many academic diplomas you have, how many service medals scattered on your chest; instead, respect exists when your name sticks in the heart of the people around you, when your work is useful for many people, and when you pray for a better day than yesterday every time you wake up in the morning. Life is about work and love. We live such a life in a simple way. — Joko Widodo — Joko Widodo is a phenomenon. He ...