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

More Quotes by Carl Icahn

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

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.

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

My wife watches me like a hawk.

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.