the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak

== English == === Alternative forms === the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak === Etymology === From the Bible's account of Jesus' last night in Gethsemane. Matthew 26:41: Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. === Pronunciation === === Proverb === the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible. Sometimes extended to jocular or organizational referents. Synonym: the spirit is strong, but the flesh is weak ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====