Similar narrations

• Ghurar al-Ḥikam #10409 Imam Ali (AS) said, Abandoning sins is better than seeking repentance [after sinning].
• Nahj al-Balāgha #1770 170. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Abstention from sin is easier than seeking forgiveness afterwards. [1]
• Al-Kāfi #1561 “Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.) has said, ‘Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali ibn abu Talib (a.s.) has said, “Avoiding sin is easier than pleading for...