The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak



The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Prov. People cannot always do what they know they ought to do.; People are not always physically capable of doing what they are willing to do. (Biblical.) Alan: Have you started the diet your doctor recommended? Fred: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
See also: but, flesh, spirit, weak

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SilasSIE-ləs (English)English, Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
KaukoKOW-koFinnish
Eunike-Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Sadie['seidi]
Gates[geits]
BariŞ-Turkish