henki on altis, mutta liha on heikko

Finnish

Etymology

Slightly reworded from the Bible, Matthew 26:41 (KR38): Valvokaa ja rukoilkaa, ettette joutuisi kiusaukseen; henki tosin on altis, mutta liha on heikko.

Proverb

henki on altis, mutta liha on heikko

  1. the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
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