Quotes on Celibacy

A man develops a subtle power as a result of the strict observance of celibacy for twelve years. Then he can understand and grasp very subtle things which otherwise elude his intellect. Through that understanding the aspirant can have direct vision of God. That pure understanding alone enables him to realize Truth.

Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures.

It is impossible to believe that the same God who permitted His own son to die a bachelor regards celibacy as an actual sin.

If our sex life were determined by our first youthful experiments, most of the world would be doomed to celibacy. In no area of human experience are human beings more convinced that something better can be had only if they persevere.

I took the vow of celibacy in 1906. I had not shared my thoughts with my wife until then, but only consulted her at the time of making the vow. She had no objection.

A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism.

Celibacy and suicide are a similar levels of understanding, suicide and a martyr's death not so by any means, perhaps marriage and a martyr's death.

The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one's word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest's inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity.

It's not really cool any more to have sex all the time. It's cooler to be strong and independent.

Celibacy goes deeper than the flesh.