Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi (an honorific for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869-1948) was an Indian activist and philosopher who was a key leader in gaining Indian independence from Great Britain. He is particularly known for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance as a force for change. Gandhi also wrote several books outlining his views, philosophy, and life history.
==References==
* In episode 503 of The Muppet Show, guest star Joan Baez encourages the rats to learn from Mahatma Ghandi. She tries to locate her copy of his book on non-violence, but finds one of the babies has it. When the child resists, Joan Baez speaks in an Indian accent and quips "Well, that's what happens when you take Gandhi from a baby." 
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