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
Kari (2)KAH-reeFinnish
Koutako:-tahJapanese
Khan-Urdu, Pashto
Ira (2)-Russian
TempleTEM-pəlEnglish (Rare)
Hyginos-Ancient Greek