This drunkenness began in some other tavern. When I get back around to that place, I’ll be completely sober. – Rumi

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

If these poems repeat themselves, then so does Spring. – Rumi

What does this patch-sewing mean you ask? Eating and drinking. The heavy cloak of the body is always getting torn. You patch it with food and other ego-satisfactions. – Rumi