“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.”

— Mahatma Gandhi · Courage quote

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history. — Mahatma Gandhi quote card
Leader of Indian independence movement · 1869 – 1948

Leader of India's nonviolent independence movement; pioneered satyagraha and became the father of the Indian nation.

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