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

Richard Whately

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Richard Whately
Age: 76 †
Born: 1787
Born: February 1
Died: 1863
Died: October 8
Economist
Philosopher
Priest
Theologian
London
England
Supposing
Voluntary
Advantage
Completely
Ought
Spiritual
Even
Celibacy

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