Patience against lust is more difficult than patience to face the battle and greater reward.

Patience against lust is more difficult than patience to face the battle and greater reward.
A brave man who advanced to the battlefield, he was chewing the joy of victory with his molars. So that if there has been a fierce battle, then the soul is excited and vibrant.
While a believer who fights against lust, he is swallowing the bitter prohibition (leaving illicit matters).
So that when he is clear of patience, his soul turns and cries.
The brave who fights against his enemies, it can be done because of riya ', crazy honor, fanaticism, and hoping for the pleasure of Allah.
However, the believer does not fight against his passions, except for obedience and solely hoping for the pleasure of Allah.

-Mushtafa as-Siba'i in his book
"Hakadza 'Allamatni al-Hayah, That Is Life taught me".