14 Quotes by Vernon L. Smith

I was majoring in physics, but switched to electrical engineering, which was in the same division (Mathematics, Physics and EE) as a senior.

Consequently, neither I, nor my parents, or anyone in my family, or any neighbor or friend, had any idea how to go about choosing a college.

Hayek, in my view, is the leading economic thinker of the 20th century.

I can still memory – taste the fresh buttermilk pancakes and hot buttermilk biscuits – both made with lard! – that were cooked on the top, or in the oven, of that ancient iron stove.

After my stellar first grade academic achievements, I continued to perform well in the city primary schools – except for penmanship, which was not my forte.