This week's proverb is from Jules Renard, who said: "To have a horror of the bourgeoisie is bourgeoisie." Join Joshua Gibbs as he contemplates what this proverb has to say for modern men and women.

Stuck in the Middle

There's something sort of exciting about the movies, books, and films that are released this year. They're new, they're now. But do exciting thigns usually pan out well in the long run? Joshua Gibbs investigates.

The News

How will your children evaluate your parenting skills when they don't need you anymore? Joshua Gibbs explores.&nbsp;

Spies

They don't cook. They don't clean. They don't pay rent. Still, we need children. Joshua&nbsp;Gibbs&nbsp;explains.

The Aristocracy of Children

Tis the season to say, "It's the thought that counts." Joshua Gibbs explains.

The Proverbial Guide to Christmas Gift-Giving

"Cleanliness is next to godliness" isn't in the Bible, except it sort of is. Joshua Gibbs explains.

Getting Clean

It's fine. Don't mess with it. Just leave it alone. There are so many ways to say, "I love you."&nbsp;

Fascist Baby

When I was young I would tell my father, "I want something to eat," and he would reply, "How does it feel to want?" I would groan and roll my eyes. It's an interesting question, though.

A House Divided

Why are people miserable? Is it fate? Is it bad luck? Is it biological? Former American president James Garfield didn't think so.&nbsp;

Not Perfect, Just Dumb

A proverb from Stendahl explains why social media is so bad for mid-level Christian intellectuals. Hopefully no one too famous is listening.&nbsp;

Here Is Gone

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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