Vito Corleone

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

"The greatest thing you can do is give back to those who gave to you."

"A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults."

"Revenge is a dish best served cold."

"Never discuss the business at the table."

"It's not personal, it's strictly business."

"A man is only as good as his word."

"You cannot say no to the people you love, not really."

"A person is smart. People are dumb."

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

"We are not murderers, despite what this man says."

"Hospitality is the most important thing."

"It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes."

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

"The business of America is business."

"You gotta act like men, not like these street guys."

"In Sicily, we have a tradition. Whoever brings the peace gets to be the boss."

"Education is the key to our future."

"A man who doesn't take care of his family is not a man."

"Don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again."

"You talk about vengeance. Is vengeance going to bring your son back to you?"

"The world is full of people who will tell you what you want to hear."

"Someday, and that day may never come, I will ask a favor of you."

"A man who spends time in nature is a wise man."

"Fear is the only true ruler of men."

"Money is not everything, but it opens many doors."

"The most important thing in life is the family. Put your family first."

"You cannot buy loyalty with money alone."

"A man's character is his destiny."

"Never show weakness, never show fear."