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“Oh, yes. I'd do it all again; the spirit is willing yet; I feel the same desire to do the work but the flesh is weak. It's too bad that our bodies wear out while our interests are just as strong as ever.” quote by Susan B. Anthony
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“Oh, yes. I'd do it all again; the spirit is willing yet; I feel the same desire to do the work but the flesh is weak. It's too bad that our bodies wear out while our interests are just as strong as ever.”

Susan B. Anthony

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A declaration of enduring desire to act despite physical weakness, highlighting the tension between spirit and flesh.

In simple terms: The will remains strong even when the body falters.

Key Takeaway

Find ways to pursue goals despite physical limits.

Themes

determination aging willpower human frailty

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

activist motivational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • personal health
  • career pursuits

Key Concepts

resilience body-mind conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you adapt your work to your body's limits?
  • What supports sustain your spirit?
A Different Perspective

Physical decline can limit but not erase purpose.

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