Comment by gib444
7 days ago
> The Portuguese Empire did exist but AFAIK never did aspire to world hegemony like the U.K
Every time I meet a laid back, easy going and kind Portuguese person — which is most of them — I always think that explains their relatively unambitious world domination plans.
The Portuguese sometimes describe themselves as the "povo de brandos costumes" (people of mild customs).
True. Most of them were just trying to live better and enjoy life outside.