Ben Stein Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ben Stein.

Ben Stein is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and economist. Born on November 25, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Stein gained widespread recognition for his role as the monotone economics teacher in the comedy film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), where he delivered the iconic line "Bueller? Bueller?" However, his contributions go far beyond his acting career.

Stein is also an accomplished author, having penned several books on finance and economics, including "How to Ruin Your Financial Life" and "Yes, You Can Supercharge Your Portfolio!" He is known for his straightforward, witty, and often humorous approach to explaining complex economic concepts.

In addition to his work in the entertainment industry and writing, Stein has a notable background in law and economics. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in economics and later earned a law degree from Yale Law School. Stein worked as a poverty lawyer in New Haven before transitioning to writing and acting.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Ben Stein has been a prominent commentator on various political and social issues. He has appeared as a guest on numerous television shows and has written columns for notable publications, expressing his conservative viewpoints.

Throughout his career, Ben Stein has established himself as a multifaceted personality, combining his expertise in law, economics, and entertainment. Whether on screen, in print, or as a commentator, Stein continues to captivate audiences with his unique mix of knowledge and wit.

When I seemed to be irritable or sad, my father would quote

When I seemed to be irritable or sad, my father would quote the learned Dr. Knight, and then say, 'Just go to sleep.' Like all smart aleck kids, I thought the advice was silly. But as I've grown older, I've realized just how smart Knight was.

Ben Stein

Sad

The successful people of this world take life as it comes. T

The successful people of this world take life as it comes. They just go out and deal with the world as it is.

Ben Stein

Reality

You can do what you think you can do and you cannot do what

You can do what you think you can do and you cannot do what you think you cannot

Ben Stein

Belief

No one will do it for you.

No one will do it for you.

Ben Stein

Action(s)

Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all a

Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows.

Ben Stein

Help

It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most v

It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when it is defeated... it is finished when it surrenders.

Ben Stein

Failure

There is no sudden leap into the stratosphere. There is only

There is no sudden leap into the stratosphere. There is only advancing step by step, slowly and tortuously, up the pyramid towards your goals.

Ben Stein

Goals

You must take the first step. The first steps will take some

You must take the first step. The first steps will take some effort, maybe pain. But after that, everything that has to be done is real-life movement.

Ben Stein

Action(s)

The human spirit needs to accomplish, to achieve, to triumph

The human spirit needs to accomplish, to achieve, to triumph to be happy.

Ben Stein

Happiness

Somewhere there is a map of how it can be done.

Somewhere there is a map of how it can be done.

Ben Stein

Planning