Carly Fiorina

Carly Fiorina

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Carly Fiorina is an American businesswoman and politician, born 1954, whose eloquence matched a remarkable career. Carly Fiorina's observations on Business are as sharp as their thoughts on Government, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Discover 39 of Carly Fiorina's most memorable quotes, ranging across Business, Government, Technology, Money, and Truth. To get a sense of their style, try: "The truth is, I'm proud of the life I've lived so far, and though I've made my share of mistakes, I have no regrets."

“You know, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.”

— Carly Fiorina

Marriage

All Quotes by Carly Fiorina

“Any work that's worth doing has its challenges as well as its opportunities. That's true if you're running a business, it's true if you're trying to help on a campaign.”

— Carly Fiorina

Business

“Well, you know, I - again, even in the context of BP, I wonder about this government's priorities. The federal government's top priority right now should be the cleanup. And BP certainly has done so many things wrong. They need to be held to account.”

— Carly Fiorina

Government

“I managed Hewlett Packard through the worst technology downturn in 25 years, the dotcom bust.”

— Carly Fiorina

Technology

“You know, I believe that technology is the great leveler. Technology permits anybody to play. And in some ways, I think technology - it's not only a great tool for democratization, but it's a great tool for eliminating prejudice and advancing meritocracies.”

— Carly Fiorina

Technology

“Politics exist in the boardroom, as well.”

— Carly Fiorina

Politics

“You know, every family and every business in California knows what it means to go through tough times.”

— Carly Fiorina

Business

“The truth is in California you can't build a new manufacturing facility, and businesses are leaving in droves because of bad government policy.”

— Carly Fiorina

Government

“Leadership comes in small acts as well as bold strokes.”

— Carly Fiorina

Leadership

“We need more transparency and accountability in government so that people know how their money is being spent. That means putting budgets online, putting legislation online.”

— Carly Fiorina

Government

“To build a great company, which is a CEO's job, sometimes you have to stand up against conventional wisdom.”

— Carly Fiorina

Wisdom

“It's the federal government's job to secure the border.”

— Carly Fiorina

Government

“But ours was intended to be a citizen government. It is what of, by and for the people means. And when our most important issue in California is the creation of jobs, I think it's quite helpful to have someone in the U.S. Senate or in the governor's seat who actually knows where jobs come from.”

— Carly Fiorina

Government

“Well I think money has been going into political campaigns for a very long time.”

— Carly Fiorina

Money

“The truth is, I'm proud of the life I've lived so far, and though I've made my share of mistakes, I have no regrets.”

— Carly Fiorina

Truth

“You know, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.”

— Carly Fiorina

Marriage

“Many people see technology as the problem behind the so-called digital divide. Others see it as the solution. Technology is neither. It must operate in conjunction with business, economic, political and social system.”

— Carly Fiorina

Business

“Don't think of yourself as a woman in business.”

— Carly Fiorina

Business

“You can find lots of people like you through technology, and women in particular like communities.”

— Carly Fiorina

Technology

“My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.”

— Carly Fiorina

Courage

“Had anyone told me that I was going to have a career in business, I would have said, 'No way.'”

— Carly Fiorina

Business