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Mohandas Karamchad Ghandi is often referred to as one of the greatest men that ever lived. He was also referred to as a conservative, a philosophical anarchist, a socialist, a pro-capitalist and a primitive communist. However, Gandhi was primarily concerned with means, not ideal systems. Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds that ever lived wrote in reference to Gandhi that, “Generations to come, it may be, will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth." He has indeed merited this portrayal as he fully embodies the word “great”- he was a great political strategist, a great leader of his people and a “great-souled” person. It was due to Gandhi’s character and political methods that India was able to achieve its independence. Gandhi has made a lasting impression on the history of India and the history of the World. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said "Gandhi was inevitable. If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable. He lived, thought and acted, inspired by the vision of humanity evolving toward a world of peace and harmony.”; and he spoke truthfully. This humble man who was born on October 2nd 1869 was what the people of India wanted and needed. H