Once conquered -- always a traitor.
Once dead the good and the bad are covered by the same moss.
One can stand still in a flowing stream, but not in a world of men.
One cannot scoop up the ocean with a sea shell.
One joy can drive away a hundred sorrows.
One kind word can warm three winter months.
One moment of intense happiness prolongs life by a thousand years.
Only he who knows his own weaknesses can endure those of others.
Only through suffering and sorrow do we acquire the wisdom not found in books.
Only when the coffin is closed will we see how long lasting is the name.
Over-intelligent people can't find friends.
Pears and women are the sweetest in the parts that are heaviest.
People who are asleep can't fall down.
Pick your wife in the kitchen.
Plan your life at New Year's eve, your day at dawn.
Poetry moves heaven and earth.
Poets know all about famous places without having been there.
Poor men sleep the best.
Pursue your duties and don't let them pursue you.
Quiet worms will bore a hole in the wall.
Say what you have to say, tomorrow.
