Celibacy Quote by Frederick Lenz

I realized that my friends in the ashram needed to be celibate because, for them, sexuality was a very tacky issue.

— Frederick Lenz

Celibacy is not just a matter of not having sex. It is a way of admiring a person for their humanity, maybe even for…

— Timothy Radcliffe

The truly longstanding tradition in the church is that some are called to celibacy. Some feel called to it. But the church has never…

— Gene Robinson

Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are.

— Mallory Ortberg

If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so much as…

— Pope Francis

Celibacy is not natural to men or to women; all bodily needs require their legitimate satisfaction, and celibacy is a disregard of natural law.

— Annie Besant

Even supposing there were some spiritual advantage in celibacy, it ought to be completely voluntary.

— Richard Whately

“Celibacy is a terrible idea, adhered to by people who hate themselves and want everyone else to do the same. You should do what…

— Kevin Hearne

Most people that commit to a life of celibacy weren't leaving that much on the table in the first place.

— Dov Davidoff

The advantage of being celibate is that when one sees a pretty girl one does not need to grieve over having an ugly one…

— Paul Leautaud

I expect celibacy of any person that is not married.

— Dallin H. Oaks

I know that people can live celibate lives. I did it myself for many years.

— Hamza Yusuf