Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948) Green House

Gandhi was a gentle man who had a heart full of compassion for people, animals and nature. He believed in non-violent resolution of conflicts and devoted his life to peace and to making the world a more just place. Through his actions, leadership and willpower, he managed to inspire indian people to in his non-violent protests, and together they freed India from British rule. He possessed limitless physical and moral strength. Gandhiji was a person who believed in the dignity of man and left us all a legacy of ahimsa, love and tolerance. He developed a method of action based upon the principles of coverage, nonviolence and truth called satyagraha. He believed that the way people behave is more important than what they achieve.