Tom Hagen

"The business of the Corleones is the business of respect."

"A man must be willing to sacrifice for his family."

"The Don believes that knowledge is power."

"I have dedicated my life to understanding the intricate web of power."

"A man's legacy is defined by his loyalty to family."

"The pursuit of power without principle leads to ruin."

"I'm going to leave you now, because I know that trying to stop you is useless."

"A man in my position can't afford to be made to look foolish."

"We're all businessmen here. Let's not talk like hoods."

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

"I believe in America."

"Don Vito always said the lawyer should be smarter than the Don."

"In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns."

"It's important to show respect to the Don."

"A man doesn't go to the mattresses because he wants to."

"The key to a great negotiation is knowing what the other man wants."

"I'm a lawyer, not a street soldier."

"You can't buy back your life just because you have money."

"A business is not about friendship, it's about profit."

"Never tell anyone outside the family what you're thinking."

"The Don respects only strength and cunning."

"In this world, it's important to maintain appearances."

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

"The real power isn't in the gun, it's in the brain."

"You have to learn to act. In this world, the best actors make the most money."

"Never underestimate the importance of being underestimated."

"A consigliere must think ten steps ahead."

"The Don taught me that loyalty is everything."

"You make your choices and you live with them."

"In business, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests."