The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"A man's word is his bond. Without it, he has nothing."
Vito Corleone Truth
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"In this world, it's either you or me. There is no middle ground."
Vito Corleone Power
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"Never go against the family."
Vito Corleone
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"Money is not everything. Family is everything."
Vito Corleone Family
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"A true friend will stand by you when the world turns against you."
Vito Corleone Friendship
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"The secret to a long life is to surround yourself with good people."
Vito Corleone Relationships
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"Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Vito Corleone Strength
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"Justice is the most important thing in life. Without justice, there is no peace."
Vito Corleone Justice
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"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."
Vito Corleone Love
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"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
Vito Corleone Power
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"It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business."
Vito Corleone Wisdom
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"We are not communists. We are not criminals. We are businessmen."
Vito Corleone Work
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"A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults."
Vito Corleone Friendship
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"The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room. Not money, not power, but you."
Vito Corleone Family
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"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."
Vito Corleone Family
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"Faith is the compass of the righteous."
Tom Hagen Faith
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"Music transcends all boundaries."
Tom Hagen Music
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"Science demands evidence and humility."
Tom Hagen Science
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"Art speaks where laws are silent."
Tom Hagen Art
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"Nature is the ultimate authority."
Tom Hagen Nature
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"Humor masks the darkness we all carry."
Tom Hagen Humor
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"Dreams without action are delusions."
Tom Hagen Dreams
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"A true leader serves his people."
Tom Hagen Leadership
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"Happiness is fleeting; dignity is permanent."
Tom Hagen Happiness
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"Love compromises the ability to decide."
Tom Hagen Love
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"Solitude is necessary for reflection."
Tom Hagen Solitude
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"Relationships are built on trust."
Tom Hagen Relationships
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"Inspiration requires hard work to follow."
Tom Hagen Inspiration
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"True motivation comes from principle."
Tom Hagen Motivation
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"All war is a failure of leadership."
Tom Hagen War