Carl Icahn

“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.”

“I like winning. There's also a certain joy in it. I feel fulfilled by it.”

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

“I'm a cynic about corporate democracy and boards.”

“When you have no one to answer to, vendetta as investment strategy is as legitimate as anything.”

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

“My wife watches me like a hawk.”

“You learn in this business: It you want a friend, get a dog.”

“I enjoy the hunt much more than the 'good life' after the victory.”