Carly Fiorina Quotes

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.

A woman's experience is different from a man's in virtually every respect, including how she is treated by the media.

A merger is hard to pull off under any circumstances. It's harder when everybody is against you.

A boardroom is a collection of individuals, and individuals have varying motives, egos, agendas and qualifications. Sometimes the dynamics can go off track.

You know, I'm very proud of the large number of Hispanic endorsements that I've received.

Of course people think Washington is arrogant. It is.

Look, I'm a cancer survivor, all right? So I have great personal empathy for people who have pre-existing conditions and can't get insurance.

If someone believes they are limited by their gender, race or background, they will become more limited.

If a decision-making process is flawed and dysfunctional, decisions will go awry.

I think what's fascinating is how many people are playing in politics who maybe haven't played before.

I started out typing and filing and answering the phones for a little nine-person firm. And that nine-person firm gave me my chance to find my own way.

I don't take on a fight just for a fight. I don't tilt at windmills.

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.

A leader's most important decisions are about people. Who do you put in which jobs? How long do you leave them in a job?

When you lead change, sometimes you get arrows in your back. I mean, that's just the way the real world is.

People's ideas and fears can make them small but they cannot make you small. People's prejudices can diminish them but they cannot diminish you. Small-minded people can think they determine your worth. But only you can determine your worth.

Well, I've been a Republican for all of my voting life.

I think somehow men understand other men's need for respect differently than they understand it for a woman. I'm disappointed to have to say that, but I think it's undeniably true.

This world is clearly emerging before our eyes. The shifts ahead, the opportunities ahead are massive.

I love being a woman. I like dressing up; I love buying shoes.

You have to master not only the art of listening to your head, you must also master listening to your heart and listening to your gut.

People who don't fit the mold are treated differently than those who do.

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.

When you challenge other people's ideas of who or how you should be, they may try to diminish and disgrace you. It can happen in small ways in hidden places, or in big ways on a world stage. You can spend a lifetime resenting the tests, angry about the slights and the injustices. Or, you can rise ab

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.