Asceticism Quote by William James

Asceticism is the right way of thinking for those who have to extirpate their sensual drives because they are ravening beasts of prey. But…

— Friedrich Nietzsche

The ascetic is often a sensualist who has reached the limit of his capacity.

— Jacques Barzun

Asceticism in most cases is either the result of a sordid imagination or of passion diverted from its natural course, and experience has shown…

— Rudolf Rocker

“The Way of the Ascetics”

— St Shenouda Monastery

“In his differentiation between asceticisms, Nietzsche posited a clear divide between the priestly varieties on the one side, illuminated by his vicious gaze, and…

— Peter Sloterdijk

“By the principle of asceticism I mean that principle, which, like the principle of utility, approves or disapproves of any action, according to the…

— Jeremy Bentham

Sensuality, too, which used to show itself course, smiling, unmasked, and unmistakable, is now serious, analytic, and so burdened with a sense of its…

— Agnes Repplier

“A Christian who practices asceticism trains himself to say no to his desires and yes to God.”

— Rod Dreher

I have seen gross intolerance shown in support of toleration.

— Ritu Ghatourey

It is intolerance to speak of toleration. Away with the word from the dictionary!

— Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau

For all of my patients sensuality is a giving in to 'the low side of their nature.' Puritanism is powerful and distorts their life…

— Anais Nin