Michael Corleone

"I prefer to think of death as a necessary part of life."

"Friendship is everything."

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."

"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."

"I'm going to take a little rest."

"The whole world's sad when the Don dies."

"We are all reasonable men, here."

"Do not forget that in the world of men, there is always a war."

"Our children will enjoy what we have built."

"I'm a reasonable man."

"Every man has but one destiny."

"The real power is in peace."

"My father is no different than myself."

"I don't like violence, Tom."

"Even if there was some truth in what you say, it is better to be feared than loved."

"Clemenza is a good man, give him responsibility."

"I understand. You found paradise in America."

"Tell me anything you want. I'll listen."

"We'll handle it the American way."

"I believe in America."

"The man who wants to lead must take certain actions."

"I'm smarter than five of you guys together."

"That's the business we're in."

"You are young, you don't understand these things."

"A widow must have respect."

"I never thought you'd betray me."

"You go to the mattresses now."

"I will listen to reason."

"We can negotiate with him."

"Don't ask me about my business."