His acquaintances praise his straightforwardness, honesty, tact and disinterestedness. He refused the Archbishopric of Braga, the Primacy of Goa and the Bishopric of Coimbra; nor would he accept the titles of Privy Councillor or Queen's Confessor, though he held both offices.
His associates praise his straightforwardness, honesty, tactfulness, and impartiality. He declined prestigious religious offices like the Archbishopric of Braga, the Primacy of Goa, and the Bishopric of Coimbra.  He also refused to accept titles such as Privy Councillor or Queen's Confessor despite holding them already.