What did Gandhi mean when he said this? Was he promoting violence?

Question by Chris M: What did Gandhi mean when he said this? Was he promoting violence?
“It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.”

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Answer by Jay
I’m no philosopher or genius or anything, but it sound to me like he’s telling you to be yourself. if you’re violent and that’s what you believe is how to achieve your goals then maybe to pursue that. follow what’s in your heart.

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