This week's proverb is an old Jewish saying: "Whoever saves one life, saves the world entirely." Join Joshua Gibbs as he contemplates what this proverb has to say for modern men and women. And if you like this episode, please be sure to rate and review it wherever you get podcasts.

Mr. James Duffy

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;

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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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