Tom Hagen

"We don't discuss these matters lightly."

"The past has a way of haunting the present."

"Kindness in our world is often mistaken for weakness."

"Success requires sacrifice and loyalty."

"A good consigliere knows when to speak and when to listen."

"The Don's word is law."

"Never underestimate the importance of family honor."

"I deal in facts, not emotions."

"A man's reputation is his most valuable asset."

"The business of life is not unlike the business of crime."

"Perseverance is what separates the weak from the strong."

"We are bound by blood and by oath."

"A consigliere must always think three moves ahead."

"The Don has shown me the true meaning of power."

"In this life, you either adapt or you perish."

"Knowledge is the weapon of the intelligent man."

"Never make a decision in anger; always in calculation."

"The world respects strength and cunning."

"A man must protect what is his."

"I have seen the consequences of betrayal."

"The Corleone family is built on respect and honor."

"Business is business, and sentiment has no place in it."

"Peace is achieved through strength, not weakness."

"A lawyer's mind is his greatest weapon."

"The Don taught me that every action has consequences."

"Gratitude is a debt that must be repaid."

"I understand the law, and the law understands me."

"A man of honor keeps his word, no matter the cost."

"The path to success is paved with difficult decisions."

"I have dedicated my life to this family."