Benevolence Quote by Date Masamune

“Rectitude carried to excess hardens into stiffness; benevolence indulged beyond measure sinks into weakness.” quote by Date Masamune — Download Open image

“Rectitude carried to excess hardens into stiffness; benevolence indulged beyond measure sinks into weakness.”

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