Too often it's not the most creative guys or the smartest. Instead, it's the ones who are best at playing politics and soft-soaping their bosses. Boards don't like tough, abrasive guys. — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
I can tell you how bad our boards are... I don't have to watch Saturday Night Live anymore; I just go to the board… — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
CEOs are paid for doing a terrible job. If the system wasn't so messed up, guys like me wouldn't make this kind of money. — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
In life and business, there are two cardinal sins. The first is to act precipitously without thought and the second is to not act… — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
Had a nice conversation with Tim Cook today. Discussed my opinion that a larger buyback should be done now. We plan to speak again… — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
Reuters was completely accurate that I am concerned about the level of the market. But I also made it clear on the conference call… — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
When most investors, including the pros, all agree on something, they're usually wrong. — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
And I'm convinced, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you can work with the unions because the unions want to survive. If they… — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
I like winning. There's also a certain joy in it. I feel fulfilled by it. — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
In 2008, people who invested in hedge funds needed capital badly, but many of the funds would not return their money. However, I gave… — Carl Icahn Copy Share Image
