“I will far rather see the race of man extinct than that we should become less than beasts by making the noblest of God's creation, woman, the object of our lust.”

Indian political leader and activist of the early-to-mid 20th century, Gandhi is best known for leading India’s nonviolent struggle against British colonial rule through civil disobedience and moral persuasion. His philosophy of *satyagraha*—firmness rooted in truth—shaped global movements for justice and self-determination.