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.

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.

Yes, Americans can still get credit for cars and trucks and

Yes, Americans can still get credit for cars and trucks and refrigerators, and those businesses are doing well. But just try to get a home loan now.

Americans are terrified because so many of them have been la

Americans are terrified because so many of them have been laid off in recent years and months and they fear that they may be next. Even if they have not been laid off or have not known anyone laid off, they definitely know someone who has lost his home.

The ordinary American - as far as I can tell - knows so much

The ordinary American - as far as I can tell - knows so much less than he did fifty years ago and has such poor work habits compared with fifty years ago that the average multiplicand of knowledge/capabilities is a much smaller number than it was in 1961.

The indispensable first step to getting the things you want

The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.

I love sleeping in a moving car more than sleeping in bed.

I love sleeping in a moving car more than sleeping in bed.

If you want to fight the evil you see in finance and industr

If you want to fight the evil you see in finance and industry, get to work reading the corporate filings, see if there has been fraud, and where you find it, report it to the SEC or write about it or blog about it.

Sleep more at night. If it's allowed at work or home, take a

Sleep more at night. If it's allowed at work or home, take a nap in the afternoon. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel.

Nothing happens by itself... it all will come your way, once

Nothing happens by itself... it all will come your way, once you understand that you have to make it come your way, by your own exertions.

The people who did the collateralized mortgage obligations,

The people who did the collateralized mortgage obligations, sold them to pension funds, then sold them short, then bought credit default swap insurance on them, are just amazing. They are a law unto themselves.

If there are finer beings than German short hairs, I don't k

If there are finer beings than German short hairs, I don't know what they are. In their eyes is peace.

Screaming at children over their grades, especially to the p

Screaming at children over their grades, especially to the point of the child's tears, is child abuse, pure and simple. It's not funny and it's not good parenting. It is a crushing, scarring, disastrous experience for the child. It isn't the least bit funny.

I do all of the grocery shopping in my little family. I buy

I do all of the grocery shopping in my little family. I buy cheese, of many different kinds, sliced packaged meats and poultry, bagels, immense quantities of eggs, pre-made fried chicken. Milk. Bacon. It is insane how much dairy, deli and bakery stuff I buy.

If we try to engineer outcomes, if we overturn tradition to

If we try to engineer outcomes, if we overturn tradition to make everyone the same, we ruin society. If we upset tradition to allow for an equal shot at the starting gate, everyone wins, except for the charlatans and would be dictators.

I thought that all of the sacrifices and blessings of the wh

I thought that all of the sacrifices and blessings of the whole history of mankind have devolved upon me. Thank you, God.

It's really amazing that in the age of unbelief, as a smart

It's really amazing that in the age of unbelief, as a smart man called it, there isn't even more fraud. After all, with no God, there's no one to ever call you to account, and no accounting at all if you can get away with it.

Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God

Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will.

I don't believe the most successful people are the ones who

I don't believe the most successful people are the ones who got the best grades, got into the best schools, or made the most money.

Greed is a basic part of animal nature. Being against it is

Greed is a basic part of animal nature. Being against it is like being against breathing or eating. It means nothing.

It's amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out wit

It's amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out without preconceived notions.