A proverb meaning 'great men like women' — suggesting that distinguished men often indulge in romantic or sensual pleasures; an old saying often used ironically today.
『英雄色を好む』と言われるが、すべての英雄に当てはまるわけではない。
They say 'great men like women,' but it doesn't apply to every hero.
歴史小説の中で、作者が英雄色を好むという表現を用いて人物の人間らしさを描くことがある。
In historical novels, authors sometimes use the phrase 'great men like women' to portray a hero's human side.