expression, suru verb (precursor)
great virtues extinguish small grudges
Proverb meaning that great kindness or virtue can overcome minor resentments.
「大徳は小怨を滅す」というように、大きな善行は小さな恨みを消し去る。
As the proverb says, 'Great virtues extinguish small grudges,' meaning that great acts of goodness wipe away minor resentments.
A classical Chinese-derived proverb; the exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common moral teaching in East Asian traditions.