Date Masamune Professions : Political leader Born : September 5, 1567 Died : June 27, 1636 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Date Masamune Rectitude carried to excess hardens into stiffness; benevolence indulged beyond measure sinks into weakness. Date Masamune rectitude excess weakness Similar Authors Brian Topp political-leader Audrey McLaughlin political-leader Attila the Hun political-leader Aslan Maskhadov political-leader Aruna Roy political-leader Arthur Middleton political-leader All Authors