Herbert Stein Quotes

If something cannot go on for ever, it will stop

If you asked a sample of Americans "What is the temperature of Mars?" about 8% would say they don't know.

Whatever may be the distribution of uncertainty among economists, the public only gets to hear from those who have certain opinions.

Things that can't go on forever... don't.

Economists are very good at saying that something cannot go on forever, but not so good at saying when it will stop.

If something is inevitable, it will happen

Psychiatrist to patient: Maybe you don't have a complex. Maybe you are inferior.

If a thing can't go on forever, it will eventually stop.

Consumer: A person who is capable of choosing a president but incapable of choosing a bicycle without help from a government agency.

Trends that can't continue, won't.

If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.