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As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.

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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Source Word

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Proverb

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.

Japanese Meaning

思いは強くても、体はついていかない / 意志はあっても、肉体がそれに追いつかない / 心は前向きでも、体が伴わない

この週末に家のペンキ塗りを手伝うと約束しましたが、心はあっても体がついていかず、結局休むことになりました。

Sense（1）

As much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.