"May you live in interesting times" is a Chinese curse. Why? What's so bad about interesting things? Tolstoy is interesting, right? Joshua Gibbs investigates.&nbsp;

Drenched to the Bone

The consolation of imaginary things is not imaginary. Joshua&nbsp;Gibbs&nbsp;explains.&nbsp;

Pretend It's A School

Should you stay or should you go? Burke weighs in. Gibbs weighs in.&nbsp;

Dump Him

The chip stains and grease will come out in the bath.&nbsp;Joshua&nbsp;Gibbs explains.&nbsp;

Exit Interviews

A little learning is a dangerous thing. Joshua Gibbs explains.

Half A Master's Degree

Institutions fall apart like men, men fall apart like institutions. Joshua Gibbs explains.&nbsp;

How Things Fall Apart

It's hard to be good, but it's still way easier than we want to admit. Joshua Gibbs explains.&nbsp;

In Defense of Bob Ross

A heartbreaking saying from Socrates explains "home culture." Joshua Gibbs explains.

Zed's Dead

Christmas comes just once a year, but why? Joshua Gibbs here explains.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

This episode required more than 30 takes. Was it worth it? Listen for yourself.&nbsp;

Hot Topic

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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132. How Things Fall Apart

131. In Defense of Bob Ross

130. Zed's Dead

129. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

128. Hot Topic