I'd say the main way people get into terrible financial trouble is just to spend too much money relative to their income, and that is an endemic problem in the United States of America, and that's the kind of thing that should be taught about in schools. Ben Stein americaendemicfinancial share on social
I'm not a Mensa member. I have no idea where that rumor came from. I never have been, and I doubt if I ever will be. Ben Stein doubtideamember Change image and share on social
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. Ben Stein agoamericanaverage share on social
My pals, such as they are, in Hollywood, ask me why I love to travel to D.C. so much, why it's a vacation destination for me. I say, 'Because I sometimes have perfect days there.' Ben Stein daydestinationhollywood Change image and share on social
We are not supposed to be all equal. Let's just forget that. We are supposed to have equal rights under law. If we do that, we have done enough. Ben Stein equalforgetlaw Change image and share on social
Academic freedom is being lost by a great many people who dare to challenge Darwinism. That's a terrifying situation. That's contrary to the principles of science. Ben Stein academicchallengecontrary Change image and share on social
I thought that all of the sacrifices and blessings of the whole history of mankind have devolved upon me. Thank you, God. Ben Stein blessingdevolvegod Change image and share on social
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. Ben Stein baconbagelbakery share on social
Running a real business is exacting, daunting, repetitive work. Even in Silicon Valley. Ben Stein businessdauntexact Change image and share on social
It isn't the rich people's fault that poor people are poor. Poor people who get an education and work hard in this country will stop being poor. That should be the goal for all poor people everywhere. Ben Stein countryeducationfault Change image and share on social
