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
The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want. – 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
Its amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out without preconceived notions. – Ben Stein
If you really believe that youre making a difference and that you can leave a legacy of better schools and jobs and safer streets, why would you not spend the money? The objective is to improve the schools, bring down crime, build affordable housing, clean the streets – not to have a fair fight. – Michael Bloomberg