Peter Clemenza

"Family loyalty transcends all other loyalties."

"A peaceful resolution is always preferable to war."

"The greatest gift you can give is your presence."

"A man must stand up for what he believes in."

"The world is cruel - only the strong survive."

"Never forget the importance of respect in all dealings."

"A good death is better than a shameful life."

"The bonds of family cannot be broken by outsiders."

"A man's values are tested when times are difficult."

"Success requires sacrifice - always remember that."

"The greatest power is the power to forgive."

"A true friend is rarer than a good day."

"You must earn respect - it cannot be demanded."

"The future is built on the foundation of the past."

"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

"We're not murderers, no matter what the Sollozzo family thinks."

"You gotta act like a man!"

"This is the business we've chosen."

"When you have time, we'll talk."

"A friendship between two men is a sacred thing."

"You cannot say no to the Don on his daughter's wedding day."

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

"A man must think of his family first."

"In Sicily, we have a saying: 'A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults.'"

"Never discuss business in the street or in a crowded place."

"You can act like a man!"

"The answer is no."

"These things happen, but there is nothing to worry about."

"A man respects his mother always."