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“I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a man who goes around with a little oil can and when he sees a breakdown, offers his help. To me, the man who does that is greater than any holy man in saffron-colored robes. The mechanic with the oil can: that is my ideal in life.”

Quote by Baba Amte

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Baba Amte was an Indian social activist known for his compassion towards the poor and leprosy patients. Born on December 26, 1914, and passing away on February 9, 2008, Amte founded the Anandwan community in Tala, Maharashtra, India, providing shelter and rehabilitation services for leprosy patients. more

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