the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

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For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible
amusing saying used when one would like to do something but does not have the time or ability or energy necessary to do it
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

    Hyphenation

    the Spir·it I·s will·ing but the flesh I·s weak

    Turkish pronunciation

    dhi spîrıt îz wîlîng bʌt dhi fleş îz wik

    Pronunciation

    /ᴛʜē ˈspərət əz ˈwələɴɢ ˈbət ᴛʜē ˈflesʜ əz ˈwēk/ /ðiː ˈspɪrət ɪz ˈwɪlɪŋ ˈbʌt ðiː ˈflɛʃ ɪz ˈwiːk/

    Etymology

    () From The Bible account of Jesus' last night in Gethsemane. Matthew Ch.26:41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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