Celibacy Quote by Jeremy Taylor
“Celibacy, like the fly in the heart of an apple, dwells in perpetual sweetness, but sits alone, and is confined and dies in singularity; but marriage, like the useful bee, builds a house, and gathers sweetness from every flower, and labors and unites”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Celibacy and Marriage” (attributed), 17th century religious verse
Celibacy is solitary sweetness that with; marriage is collaborative labor that creates shared abundance.
In simple terms: Celibacy is alone and fades; marriage works together and thrives.
Key Takeaway
Value partnership over isolation.
Themes
solitude
community
commitment
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- family planning
- spiritual vows
Key Concepts
metaphor
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek shared purpose or solitary peace?
- What does “sweetness” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Loneliness can be chosen, not inevitable.
