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
Carter['ka:tə]
Ademaro-Italian
Hesperos-Ancient Greek
MajorMAY-jərEnglish
EglĖ-Lithuanian
Jaron (2)-English (Modern)