“The best way of dominating a desire, is to satisfy it. "

All Nasrudin’s disciples were gathered at a feast. They ate and drank for
several hours, and talked about the origins of the stars. The night drew
on and everyone made ready to go home.

A fine plate of sweets was left on the table: Nasrudin made all his disciples eat it.
One, however, refused.

“The master is testing us,” he said. “He wants to see whether we can
Control our desires.”

“You are mistaken,” replied Nasrudin. “The best way of dominating a
desire, is to satisfy it.

I would rather you had the sweets in your bellies -their rightful place - than in your minds, which should be filled with nobler things.”

Source: warrior of the light by paulo coelho