This week's proverb is unattributed and says: "if all men were angels no government would be necessary." Join Joshua Gibbs as he contemplates what this proverb has to say for modern men and women.

Anthology

"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it," says Solomon, but what happens between childhood and old age? A vexing lot, actually. Joshua Gibbs investigates.&nbsp;

Street Spirit

"Fortune favors the brave," but is favor all fortune can offer? Does fortune not love the brave? Does fortune not vindicate the brave? Joshua Gibbs inquires further.&nbsp;

There's an Asterisk after Everything

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on humility. Joshua Gibbs explores.&nbsp;

Fondest, Blindest, Weakest

“Almost all our faults are more pardonable than the methods we resort to to hide them," said&nbsp;La Rochefoucauld. In this episode of Proverbial, Joshua Gibbs discusses the dangers of pleasures sought in secret.&nbsp;&nbsp;

the Secret Life of

"It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves," said La Rochefoucauld, thus referencing the troubled relationship between pleasure and wisdom. Joshua Gibbs investigates.&nbsp;

Losing Weight

"God works in mysterious ways." Join Joshua Gibbs as he explores the meaning behind this common saying.&nbsp;

Animals

"Too many cooks spoil the broth," but what about teamwork? Is there not wisdom in a multitude of counselors? Gibbs explores.&nbsp;

Youth Group Sunday

"Big book, big bore," said Callimachus. Everyone loves a shorty, though. Joshua Gibbs tells all in the latest episode of Proverbial.&nbsp;

Homework

"The best revenge is a life well lived," said George Herbert. Why do other sorts of revenge fall short of good old-fashioned happiness and contentment? Joshua Gibbs investigates.

Losing Sleep 

Uncommon Wisdom for Common People

On every episode of Proverbial, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue and Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.

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