Ben Stein Quotes

The American system is the most successful in the world because it harmonizes best with the aims and longings of human personality while allowing the best protection to other personalities.

I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees Christmas trees. I don’t feel threatened. I don’t feel discriminated against.

I did some reading to prep for Expelled. I read one book cover to cover, From Darwin to Hitler , and that was a very interesting book – one of these rare books I wish had been even longer.

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.

If there is no God, why bother to tell the truth? Why not steal?

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.

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

Politics is a thankless occupation; I have no interest in it at all.

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.’

What’s a good investment? Go home from work early and spend the afternoon throwing a ball around with your son.