:)

Many thanks, Annemarie!, Annemarie

Quand les murs deviennent un support populaire idéal pour diffuser des pensées philosophiques ou autres...

Yes!
The old man of the Restelo of the times of today spreads its philosophy by the walls of the city..

Thank you very much, Guy!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Man_of_Restelo

perhaps he is a little exaggerated, the mirror saddens more than poison the soul. Especially in the morning when you shave.
Well found and shown

I also agree, but it is the habitual pessimism of this character...

Thanks a lot, Goandgo!

I had not heard of The Old Man of Restelo by Luís de Camões before, thanks for the reference! Canto IV, 97, as quoted on the Wikipedia page, reminds me of the UK during the Brexit debates.
"What new disaster dost thou here design?
What horror for our realm and race invent?
What unheard dangers or what deaths condign,
veiled by some name that soundeth excellent?
What bribe of gorgeous reign, and golden mine,
whose ready offer is so rarely meant?
What Fame hast promised them? what pride of story?
What palms ? what triumphs? what victorious glory?"

It looks very current, indeed, John!
You're welcome

Thank you very much!

Well spotted and captured.

Thank you very much, Jaap!

The Old Man of Restelo is new to me, too. Thanks for the great quote and for bringing him to my attention.

You're welcome, Ron!
Thank you very much!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Man_of_Restelo

Mesmo sem espelho, a alma envenena-se facilmente! :)

Muito facilmente!

Obrigada, Armando

Who could brick up such a lovely window?