Only preachers or fools sit at the head of the table

Posted by ESC on May 01, 2007

In Reply to: Only preachers or fools sit at the head of the table posted by Kent on April 30, 2007

: My great grandfather used to say, "Only preachers or fools sit at the head of the table." Does anyone know if this was a common saying and, if so, then what are its origins?

I've never heard it. Maybe the head of the table is reserved for the head of the household. And only a fool or visiting preacher would sit there, displacing the host. Also, there is a Bible verse that says when you enter a banquet hall you should go to the lowest place. Then you will be invited up to a more honored seat.

• Only preachers or fools sit at the head of the table Bob 05/May/07