expression, godan verb (-mu)
great men have a fondness for sensual pleasures
Proverb meaning that powerful or accomplished men often have strong sexual appetites. Used to excuse or explain such behavior.
英雄色を好むと言うから、彼の女性関係は仕方ないのかもしれない。
They say great men have a fondness for sensual pleasures, so maybe his womanizing can't be helped.
A Japanese proverb of uncertain origin, often attributed to Chinese historical anecdotes about heroes and their romantic affairs.