Carl Icahn Quotes

United States, Stockbroker
February 16, 1936

Carl Celian Icahn (born February 16, 1936) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is the founder and controlling shareholder of Icahn Enterprises, a diversified conglomerate holding company based in New York City, formerly known as American Real Estate Partners. He is also Chairman of Federal-Mogul, an American developer, manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components and vehicle safety products.

Also known as Financier, Businessperson, Philanthropist, Investor

My wife watches me like a hawk.

Carl Icahn
- Me
- Wife
- Like
When you have no one to answer to, vendetta as investment strategy is as legitimate as anything.

Carl Icahn
- You
- Strategy
- Investment

Anyone that makes me a quarter of a billion dollars, I like.

Carl Icahn
- Me
- Like
- Quarter
In 2008, people who invested in hedge funds needed capital badly, but many of the funds would not return their money. However, I gave money back to any investor who requested it. It was the bottom of the market and a pretty tough time.

Carl Icahn
- People
- Time
- Money
I like winning. There's also a certain joy in it. I feel fulfilled by it.

Carl Icahn
- Joy
- Winning
- Feel
I'm a cynic about corporate democracy and boards.

Carl Icahn
You learn in this business: It you want a friend, get a dog.

Carl Icahn
- Business
- Friend
- Learn
I enjoy the hunt much more than the 'good life' after the victory.

Carl Icahn
- Life
- Good
- Victory

Don't go in and tell somebody else how to run their business.

Carl Icahn
- Business
- Run
- Tell