Francis was born to a rich family. When a friend asked him whether he was thinking of marrying, to which he answered: "Yes, a fairer bride than any of you have ever seen", meaning his "Lady Poverty".
Another more recent Chinese example. Xu Yun was born to an aristocratic family whose paternal lineage can be traced back to Emperor Liang Wudi. His father formally received the brides from the Tian and Tan families for Xuyun, and his marriage was completed. Although they lived together, Xuyun did not have sexual contact with his wives. After this he ran away and become a celibate monk until he was 119 years old.
Problem is I don't know how they cope with their volcel-dom, in addition also the life of poverty which they willingly embraced.
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Another more recent Chinese example. Xu Yun was born to an aristocratic family whose paternal lineage can be traced back to Emperor Liang Wudi. His father formally received the brides from the Tian and Tan families for Xuyun, and his marriage was completed. Although they lived together, Xuyun did not have sexual contact with his wives. After this he ran away and become a celibate monk until he was 119 years old.
Problem is I don't know how they cope with their volcel-dom, in addition also the life of poverty which they willingly embraced.
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