Hawzah News Agency – The commander of the faithful, Imam Ali peace be upon him says:
رَدُّ الشَّهوَةِ أقضى لَها، وقَضاؤها أشَدُّ لَها.
'Repelling one's desire is the best way to eradicate it, and fulfilling it only strengthens it.'
Source: Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5390