The Godfather
Quotes from The Godfather
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"Hope is dangerous. Hope makes a man weak."Michael Corleone Hope
"The world is divided between those who give orders and those who take them."Michael Corleone Power
"A man dreams, but a leader acts."Michael Corleone Dreams
"I could've had class. I could've been contender."Michael Corleone
"Money is power, but respect is everything."Michael Corleone Wisdom
"Education is the foundation of everything."Michael Corleone Education
"A true leader never questions his own strength."Michael Corleone Leadership
"Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely."Michael Corleone Philosophy
"Words are not enough. You must show respect through action."Michael Corleone
"The most important thing is that you have your freedom."Michael Corleone Freedom
"I never discuss business on Sunday."Michael Corleone Peace
"In business, as in life, you must know when to hold and when to fold."Michael Corleone Wisdom
"A man without a family is nothing."Michael Corleone Family
"Greatness is earned, not inherited."Michael Corleone Success
"I learned that the big money always went to the men who made the rules."Michael Corleone Knowledge
"Better to give than to receive."Michael Corleone Kindness
"You have to answer for your sins, one way or another."Michael Corleone Faith
"Compromise is for lesser men."Michael Corleone Strength
"Fear is the only effective motivator."Michael Corleone Fear
"A man has the right to spend his life the way he wants."Michael Corleone Freedom
"I only speak to my family about family business."Michael Corleone
"Power is not in a person, but in a position."Michael Corleone Leadership
"The things you own end up owning you."Michael Corleone Freedom
"You cannot say no to the people that you love."Michael Corleone Love
"I can't trust a man that doesn't drink."Michael Corleone Relationships
"Everything I have I owe to this family."Michael Corleone Gratitude
"This is war. Not a disagreement."Michael Corleone War
"A man respects himself, he must earn it."Michael Corleone
"To be strong, you must be willing to sacrifice."Michael Corleone
"My father is no different than any powerful man."Michael Corleone Philosophy