Extreme tension leads to breakage. Something something in buddhism about not trying to put too much tension in a bow or it'll break.

Also known as the middle way.

Moderation is a great philosophy.

> something in buddhism about not trying to put too much tension in a bow or it'll break

Perhaps you are referencing AN 6.55 Sona Sutta.

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an06/an06.055.th...