Japanese Date Masamune ? Cast Iron Warrior Desk Table Decor With Verse - Japan

Description

Japanese
By Date Masamune ?
Cast Iron Warrior Desk Table Decor With Verse.
Made in Japan, very special 🌺
Dimensions on this green one is 7.5” wide by 3.75” tall with a base depth of 1.5”.
Here is what was translated to us:
The writing is Japanese. The title (far right) is in kanji (which are the same as Chinese characters). It says “贞山政宗公遗訓” which according to Google translate means “The teachings of Masamune Sadanobu”.
The writing is a quote (final words) from a Japanese warlord - Date Masamume
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_Masamune
Rough translation as follows (it's difficult to get the exact nuance across)...
Too much compassion leads to weakness
Obsession with justice leads to inflexibility
Being overly considerate will just make you a pleaser
Cleverness alone will lead to deception
If you trust too easily, you will be fooled
Save your fortune by being content with frugality
To be frugal is to abide inconvenience
If considering oneself a mere guest in this world (life), your mind will be at ease
Even if your meal isn't very good, eat it with praise. Guests should not complain.
Live each day with sincerity, express gratitude to your family, and depart the world thus.