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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
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London
England
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