Vito Corleone

"A man who cannot control his family cannot control his business."

"In this world, there are only two types of people: those who take what they want and those who give it to them."

"The past is gone. Focus on the future and what you can control."

"A man's reputation is everything. Guard it with your life."

"The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire."

"Never show your cards until you're ready to win."

"A man who cannot laugh at himself cannot be trusted."

"The greatest victories are won without firing a shot."

"In life, you must learn to pick your battles carefully."

"A true leader inspires loyalty, not fear."

"The man who respects nothing will be respected by no one."

"A good education is the foundation of a good life."

"In business, handshakes and promises are sacred."

"The key to power is understanding human nature."

"A man must always be ready to protect those he loves."

"Never underestimate the power of silence."

"The best revenge is success."

"A man's word is his covenant with the world."

"In difficult times, a man's true character is revealed."

"The foundation of all power is the ability to say no."

"A life without purpose is a life wasted."

"Never trust a man who smells like ambition without honor."

"The greatest gift is the gift of time spent with loved ones."

"A man must know his limitations to overcome them."

"In this world, respect is earned, never given."

"The man who controls information controls the world."

"A true friend will never ask you to compromise your values."

"Success without family is just accumulation of empty things."

"The greatest power is the power to forgive."

"A man must always know when to walk away."