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> 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 perso
by gib444 9mo 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.
- MITSardine 9mo agoThe Portuguese sometimes describe themselves as the "povo de brandos costumes" (people of mild customs).
- nunobrito 9mo agoTrue. Most of them were just trying to live better and enjoy life outside.