Gandhi's Non-Violence Demystified

My Comment: Non-violent resistance isn't weakness, as you are standing on your ground and not cooperating. Conversely, violent self-defense isn't always bravery, as it might be driven by fear. Cowardice is the lowest form of action, and while many people assume Gandhi was cowardly, that isn't true; he was not submissive and was always ready to face the consequences of speaking the truth.

Gandhi’s Hierarchy of Resistance: 

Highest Non-violent Resistance "The path of the brave"; involves self-sacrifice and "soul force".

Middle Violent Self-defence "Bravery, but not non-violence"; far superior to cowardice.

Lowest Cowardice / Flight "Unmanly and unnatural"; the absolute worst option.