39 Quotes By Carly Fiorina


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 on mom

The GAO just released a report that said 22 percent of federal programs fail to meet their objectives. The truth is we don't know how taxpayer money is spent in Washington, D.C., which is why I think we ought to put every agency budget up on the Internet for everyone to see.
Carly Fiorina on money

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 on money

Well I think money has been going into political campaigns for a very long time.
Carly Fiorina on money

If you have a line of business - I know this as a CEO - or if you have a teenager - I know this as a parent - who have a spending problem, what do you do? You quit giving them money.
Carly Fiorina on money

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

Politics exist in the boardroom, as well.
Carly Fiorina on politics

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 on power

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.
Carly Fiorina on respect

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

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 on strength

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 on technology

I managed Hewlett Packard through the worst technology downturn in 25 years, the dotcom bust.
Carly Fiorina on 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 on technology

You can find lots of people like you through technology, and women in particular like communities.
Carly Fiorina on technology

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 on truth

The GAO just released a report that said 22 percent of federal programs fail to meet their objectives. The truth is we don't know how taxpayer money is spent in Washington, D.C., which is why I think we ought to put every agency budget up on the Internet for everyone to see.
Carly Fiorina on truth

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 on truth

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