“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. [...]

King understood that you can’t stop violence with violence. His approach to non-violence was not out of weakness but rather out of necessity.