5 Influential Persons In History Whose Life Will Motivate You

Are you feeling demotivated and down these days? Life seems to show no path to you? Then you must read through this interesting piece that talk of 5 great people whose life will motivate you.

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Mahatma Gandhi

1. Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi, is held as the father of Indian independence. He was a follower of peace and non-violence. Gandhi followed the idea of civil disobedience through non violent methods and brought together the people of India who were fighting against the British. Gandhi was a humble man and believed in simplicity. He believed that true independence can be achieved only through human equality.

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Dalai Lama

2. Dalai Lama

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso is the spiritual leader and the head of state of the mystical country Tibet, which is under the Chinese rule. Dalai Lama is a living inspiration to the modern world and spreads the idea of peace, love and compassion. Presently this Nobel Peace prize winner is in exile in Dharamsala, India. The Dalai Lama is respected and accepted as one of the leaders of the world.

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Anne Frank

3. Anne Frank

The world wars have given us great stories of people who are an inspiration. Anne Frank is one of them. She was a Holocaust victim. Anne Frank’s diary is one of the most read and inspirational books. The diary tells us Jews' experience while hiding from the Nazis in German occupied Netherlands. Her life gives us the strength and courage to live through any situation.

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Che Guevara

4. Che Guevara

A rebel, a leader, an author, a diplomat and much much more. Ernesto Che Guevara was a major figure in the Cuban revolution which overthrew the government of dictator, Fulgencio Batista. Che is a symbol of courage and rebellion. He has influenced the youth over the years. The iconic image of Che Guevara is an inspiration in itself. He showed the world how to stand up against inequality and the need to fight for it.

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Benjamin Franklin

5. Benjamin Franklin

One of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin also contributed to the world of science with inventions such as lightning rod, bifocals, etc. Benjamin Franklin believed in people and made them realize that they were ready to form and run the United States of America and fought for this purpose.

These great people are just like us. They are ordinary men and women whose decisions and dedication have made this world a better place.

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