Intellect and love are made of
different materials.

Intellect ties people in knots and risks nothing,

but love dissolves all tangles and
risks everything.

Intellect is always cautious and advises:
‘Beware too much ecstasy’,

whereas love says: ‘Oh, never mind! Take the plunge!’

Intellect does not easily break down,

whereas love can effortlessly reduce
itself to rubble.

But treasures are hidden among ruins.

A broken heart hides treasures.

~ Shams-i-Tabrīzī