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. – Ben Stein
Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all success, all achievement in real life grows. – Ben Stein
I dont believe the most successful people are the ones who got the best grades, got into the best schools, or made the most money. – Ben Stein
Screaming at children over their grades, especially to the point of the childs tears, is child abuse, pure and simple. Its not funny and its not good parenting. It is a crushing, scarring, disastrous experience for the child. It isnt the least bit funny. – Ben Stein