Cicero on How to Tell a Joke

<p>Today’s episode features a section from Michael Fontaine’s <a href='https://geni.us/0dVK'><em>How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor</em></a><em> </em>published by Princeton University Press and HighBridge audio, a division of Recorded Books. <em>How to Tell a Joke </em>is a modern translation and collection of Cicero and Quintilian’s timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='https://www.policygenius.com/'>Policygenius</a>. <a href='https://www.policygenius.com/'>Policygenius</a> helps you compare top insurers in one place, and it lets you save 50% or more on life insurance. <a href='https://www.policygenius.com/'>Policygenius</a> will help you find the insurance coverage you need. You can save 50% or more by comparing quotes. And when your life insurance policy is sorted out, you’ll know that your family will be protected if anything happens. Just go to <a href='https://www.policygenius.com/'>policygenius.com</a> to get started. <a href='https://www.policygenius.com/'>Policygenius</a>: when it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a>, the maker of electrolyte drink mixes that help you stay active at home, work, the gym, or anywhere else. Electrolytes are a key part of a happy, healthy body. Right now you can receive a free <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a> Sample Pack for only $5 for shipping. To claim this exclusive deal you must go to <a href='http://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>drinkLMNT.com/dailystoic</a>. Get your FREE Sample Pack now. If you don’t love it, they will refund your $5 no questions asked.</p><p>***</p><p>If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it and make it even better.</p><p>Sign up for the Daily Stoic email:<a href='http://dailystoic.c