Long, long after Muhammad Ali has been laid to rest, after many winters, and after the ruinous toll that war brings to many, we will remember one of his many profound statements about what we are called to do in the name of humanity. There was a point in his life when he stated, "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."
This isn't some catchy phrase or Ali waxing poetic...this is much of the essence of the man.
And who can argue that he isn't right, that he hasn't captured our very reason for being, and that he hasn't missed a beat in calling upon our better nature. There have been others before, and those who will come after, who have lived lives in the service of others but, Ali's life is another shinning example of what it means to be kind, generous and considerate of others.
For me, this statement is a reminder of the urgent work of Schools Count.
Like others, I didn't know the man but I am thankful for his service. I believe Billy Crystal said it best in his eulogy..."his rent is paid in full."
Dick
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