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A celibacy reached through insight and not by institutional behest, or an asceticism practised within marriage--in both cases as immaculate in thought as in deed--shows its value in peace and strength. But for those who cannot arrive at this admittedly difficult condition, there should be periods of temporary withdrawal from sex activity ranging from a few weeks to a few years. For single persons and dedicated married ones it is a voluntary inner self-discipline.

-- Notebooks Category 5: The Body > Chapter 7 : Sex > # 14