15. GANDHI: The right state of mind
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15. GANDHI: The right state of mind

February 22nd, 2012

Mohandas ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi (1869-1948) was an inspirational dude if there ever was one. His 50 year crusade for oppressed Indians started in South Africa, where he worked as a lawyer and witnessed the terrible racism directed at South-African Indians. Just 24 years-old when he moved there, Gandhi would stay for 21 years, forming a political party and transforming the directionless Indian community into a united force. During his stay, Gandhi developed his system of non-violence and Satyagraha, the belief that moral power will overcome physical force. On his return to India, he was viewed as a hero and eventually became the leader for Indian independence. What followed was a 30 year struggle against the ruling British that culminated in the Indian Independence Act in 1947. Gandhi was assassinated just a few months later.

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  1. Emilia :) (EM)
    Emilia :) (EM)
    February 23, 2012 at 12:22 am | # | Reply

    <3 the zen-nest of the pencil work. :)

  2. zeromil
    zeromil
    February 23, 2012 at 11:22 am | # | Reply

    Thanks! :)
    Saw you here:
    https://twitter.com/#!/scottmccloud/status/172449751055335425

  3. Anonymous
    Anonymous
    February 24, 2012 at 3:01 am | # | Reply

    Wow… just stumbled on this site today–Favorited. If you ever turn this into a book, I’d definitely buy it.

    • Gav
      Gav
      February 24, 2012 at 8:21 am | # | Reply

      Appreciate it – leave your name next time, we’re all friendly here

  4. Morgs
    Morgs
    February 24, 2012 at 12:27 pm | # | Reply

    I would love to buy this print Gav- this and the Kerouac one are my two favorites so far

    • Gav
      Gav
      February 24, 2012 at 2:17 pm | # | Reply

      Good to know – prints coming soon

  5. Radish
    Radish
    March 4, 2012 at 12:50 pm | # | Reply

    Wow, I love the typography.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous
      November 22, 2012 at 11:17 am | # | Reply

      too busy imo

  6. Bosko- Macedonia
    Bosko- Macedonia
    March 8, 2012 at 7:44 pm | # | Reply

    Love how you materialize the meanings of the quotes, through your visual art, keep up the hard work and all the positive energy to you :)

    Regards

  7. Valerija
    Valerija
    March 15, 2012 at 6:58 pm | # | Reply

    I love you for this so very much <3

  8. Dodi
    Dodi
    March 30, 2012 at 11:42 pm | # | Reply

    I have no words for this…. I love it!

  9. CM
    CM
    May 10, 2012 at 6:31 am | # | Reply

    This is remarkable! This site is just simply AMAZING! am a teen and I love how inspirational and motivating this words are and that can help me through my journey of life :) keep posting!

  10. Nikita
    Nikita
    June 2, 2012 at 12:17 am | # | Reply

    Saw a lot of your work on 9gag, and found your site today. I went through all of your posts in a few hours :) I’m a teen too, and I agree with the previous comment- these quotes and your illustrations are so amazing- they’re amazing, meaningful and inspiring. Even your own story of how you quit your own job for something you truly loved inspires me to try and do the same- stay true to my passion. Keep up the fantastic work!

  11. :)
    :)
    June 27, 2012 at 1:08 am | # | Reply

    Hi, I just want to say that I love your work and this poster inspired me so much! This poster is great, especially because I love Gandhi’s quotes and I’m living by them ^^
    Nice work, very original!

  12. Gale
    Gale
    June 30, 2012 at 3:34 pm | # | Reply

    I love your work! I just set it as wallpaper! Lol. Keep it up! It helps me become motivated and determined!

  13. kmenon
    kmenon
    July 24, 2012 at 9:27 pm | # | Reply

    To start off, love your work, especially the clean uncluttered design ethic you follow. Keep Posting. Just had to add a few points on MK gandhi

    Full Disclosure: I am an Indian, but not a great MK gandhi fan.

    The Indian freedom struggle is much longer than and a lot bloodier than the 30 years of Gandhis involvement.Beginning primarily in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, it was taken forward by revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh , Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and many others. I personally along with many others feel that while “Satyagraha” has appeal, it belittles the contributions of others who may have done more with a lot less credit. Ironically the fact that Hitler and the axis powers weakened the British Armed forces may have also contributed to the Independence of India. So while yes he did play a part, I think the cult of personality which evolved post that needs serous scrutiny.

  14. JEREMY
    JEREMY
    July 29, 2012 at 9:49 am | # | Reply

    I believe it was Henry Ford (I may be wrong though) who said “believe you can; believe you can’t. Either way, you’re right.”

  15. rchoetzlein
    rchoetzlein
    December 6, 2012 at 2:30 am | # | Reply

    Ghandi side notes: This applies to everything except advanced mathematics and rocket science, where believing you can might not be enough.

  16. Immanuel
    Immanuel
    December 15, 2012 at 7:46 pm | # | Reply

    wow

  17. THARANI
    THARANI
    January 5, 2013 at 9:20 pm | # | Reply

    I WANT TO TALK ABOUT GANDHIJI

  18. Naropa
    Naropa
    January 10, 2013 at 3:00 am | # | Reply

    Thank you. Very creatively motivating! Awesome!

  19. Nitika
    Nitika
    April 25, 2013 at 8:28 pm | # | Reply

    Hi

    I stumbled upon your website and just loved it….

    Keep up the good work!!

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