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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

(proverbs) For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.
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صوت تغيير البرمجيات للألعاب على الإنترنت

روح تمایل دارد اما گوشت ضعیف است

L'esprit est prêt, mais la chair est faible

дух желает, но плоть слаба

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