Benjamin Jeremy "Ben" Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues.
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. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I am scared of running out of money. Use this quote
Now, although my life is still pleasant, the days of easy money are over. Use this quote
Greed is a basic part of animal nature. Being against it is like being against breathing or eating. It means nothing. Use this quote
If there are finer beings than German short hairs, I don't know what they are. In their eyes is peace. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows. Use this quote