Top 127 Quotes & Sayings by Gretchen Carlson
Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American journalist Gretchen Carlson.
Last updated on September 18, 2024.
I defend CNN! I defend all sorts of people when I think it's wrong.
Everyone knew how powerful Roger Ailes was. I certainly felt intimidated by that; the culture of 'Fox and Friends' was intimidating to me.
My grandfather was the minister at the Lutheran church. My dad owned a car dealership in town. My mom was the consummate volunteer and cheerleader for me.
I have strived to empower women and girls throughout my entire career.
We need more women in higher roles, because the tone for sexual harassment would no doubt be different.
When people watch me on TV, they see part of my life. I wanted to let them know the real me behind the scenes. The child who was a concert violinist from the age of six. The young woman who took on the challenge to compete in the Miss America pageant. The television journalist for twenty-five years.
A lot of people who have come up to me at restaurants - men - and have said, 'I want to shake your hand, because I have daughters'.
Be brave and be fearless, and for God's sake, stand up for yourself.
Sometimes when women come forward about sexual harassment, they're seen as a troublemaker.
Maybe it's because I'm short and blond, but people have really underestimated me.
Men need to hire more women and put them in higher positions of power within organizations.
Half of the equation is men, and right now, unfortunately, men are running the majority of corporations, so we have to make sure that if that is the case, that they are respectful and honor women for their true accomplishments.
One of the most important things to do is to raise our kids in a respectful way with both genders.
The political scenario has gotten so divisive - not only in Washington, D.C., but across the country, too.
During the time I was Miss America, I had come to New York City because I had decided I wanted to try to get into television.
I am saddened by the prevalence of powerful men disrespecting and objectifying women - and getting away with it for years.
In our society, people look at women who are tenacious, smart, attractive, and talented and for whatever reason say, 'There must be something wrong with that equation. She couldn't possibly be all of those things at once.'
We need a woman in the White House right now. I really think that women want to work together.
If you Google me, you'll find plenty of 'dumb blonde' references - even though I graduated with honors from Stanford and studied at Oxford University. I don't let it bother me.
Becoming Miss America was one of those things. It immediately changed what I thought I was going to do with the rest of my life.
It's so unbelievable that in 2017, almost every single woman has a story about sexual harassment.
Hearing that I had a 3 percent chance of ever having kids was one of the more devastating moments in my life.
I grew up thinking that I could be anything I wanted to be in this world because my mom told me that every single night.
The minute that you go to arbitration, it's 100% confidential, so nobody ever hears about it.
Arbitration clauses have become prevalent in most corporate agreements or contracts for employees.
There are no guarantees in life, but I believe faith provides all of us with a foundation to live the best lives possible - knowing that there is a higher being who loves us and will never leave us. Through the many struggles in my life, my faith is sometimes the only thing I have to hold onto. God was my only friend.
I never expected to be the face of sexual harassment. But I never give up on anything. So when placed in a new, challenging situation, it's like, 'I'm going to give this 110% because that's what I've done my entire life.'
I respond to every email. I sign every autograph for every person.
I think one of the things I've learned is that the tone of an organization is set from the top down. And if you have men running an organization that want to honor women, that's a whole different experience than if they don't.
Sometimes people look at television personalities and say, 'Wow, they've never had any problems.' And I really wanted people to know that hadn't been my path. I want people to know the real me underneath.
I am particularly distressed when people in the public eye who influence our culture perpetuate sexism.
A lot of things I've done in my life have taken incredible mental fortitude.
A lot of stories that aren't true get out into the mainstream, and it's hard to correct that. People want to hear what they already believe.
I've always been an incredibly strong person, and I've also been underestimated.
I'm a huge believer in visualizing achieving the task before it happens.
All women deserve a dignified and respectful workplace in which talent, hard work and loyalty are recognized, revered, and rewarded.
My parents raised me with a never-give-up attitude, telling me I could be anything I wanted to be. I was a serious violinist and a valedictorian of my high school class. I knew all about hard work.
Let's teach our girls and boys how to show the same respect to their colleagues in the workplace they show their moms and sisters at home.
Even though we have laws against it and HR departments to handle it, a woman - especially if she is young and just starting out - can never be sure that reporting harassment won't hurt her career.
The assault weapon ban in this country should be reinstated.
Life is about compromise - in relationships and at work.
I always wanted to have a really successful career, but I always wanted to be a mom, too.
When people don't want to debate you on the smart issues of the day, it's just a lot easier to call you a dumb blonde from Fox.
I'm ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace.
Nothing was ever handed to me. My hope is that when people read my story, it will inspire them to reach for their goals and not give up. The real story is this: if I can do it, you can, too.
I've been for women's empowerment my entire life.
I've been truly blessed to have so many supporters and, of course, blessed to have my family and all my friends.
I do think we need to find common ground on some of these major issues facing our nation.
I cling to the hope that with more and more women in the workplace, we can teach younger generations to be respectful and also encourage young women to speak up when they've experienced abuse.
I'm setting up a fund to empower girls and women to speak up - on all issues, not just sexual harassment. For me, it's about inspiring women to come together.
Once I turned 40, I stopped giving a rip about my detractors, the people who say nasty things. It's more candid and honest than it would have been. I share my failures, which is important.
I've reinvented myself many times in my life. I thought I'd become a concert violinist but burned out at 17. I thought I'd go to law school but became Miss America.
I am extremely proud of my accomplishments at 'Fox News' and for keeping our loyal viewers engaged and informed on events and news topics of the day.
I wish some days that I didn't have as much drive as I do. I'd sleep better.
Sexual harassment can really affect you for a long time, and I want more women to come forward.
Holding true to what you believe - even in a big city - is so important.
I wanted to play the piano.
After I won Miss America, I called my dad, who had four kids in college, to say he no longer had to pay for Stanford.
My vibrato was my weakness. With romantic pieces, I could be a lot more schmaltzy. My wider vibrato fit that.
I actually always say that I have a son and a daughter, but I work more for my son, because I want him to respect women when he gets into the real world like he respects his mom right now.
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