It takes a lot of fanaticism to remain single, and fanaticism is in the sere and yellow leaf.

In Massachusetts, where so many women are compelled to remain single, there ought to be many Shakers; there are a few, and Mt.

Lebanon is just over the line.
Celibacy does not appeal strongly to men.

A man is quite willing to live alone if it is not compulsory, but celibates cannot stand restraint; the bachelor is bound to have his own way--until he is married.

Tell a man he may not marry, and he will; that he must marry, and he won't.
The sect which tries to get along with either too little or too much marriage is bound to peter out.