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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak What does the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak mean?	someone has good intentions but their laziness or love of pleasure may prevent them from doing what they want	The man often goes to expensive restaurants and nightclubs and although he wants to do well at his job he cannot. For him the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
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The Spirit Is Willing But The Flesh Is Weak Idiom