What use to covet loot, when even stars must die? - Lin Carter

You will observe, I think, that repentance is seldom whole-hearted, and generally arises from such base and ignoble motives as feeling sorry for yourself in dire circumstances.

What's a simurgh?
"A member of the winged species avian simurghi," sniffed the simurgh. "Easy to identify because of his gorgeous plumage, ready wit, intelligent conversation, amiable disposition, and fabulous abilities."

Love, it seems, has its own arguments which are so potent that cool Reason can seldom, if ever, prevail.