great men are fond of women; heroes love women
Proverbial set phrase; often used to excuse or explain a great man's romantic or sensual pursuits. Literary or somewhat old-fashioned in tone.
As the saying goes, great men are fond of women; he, too, was rumored to have been involved with many women.
A yojijukugo (four-character idiom) combining 英雄 (hero) and 好色 (love of women, sensuality). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a traditional literary trope.