I don’t regret how much I love, and I avoid those who repent their passion. – Rumi

You fill yourself with the sharp pain of love, rather than its fulfillment. – Rumi

This world’s existence is one night long. There’s a great lively gathering that night, but some people sleep through it. – Rumi

This is how we are with wine and beautiful food… we want and we get drunk with wanting, then the headache and bitterness afterward. – Rumi