The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
Sonny Corleone Humor
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"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."
Sonny Corleone Family
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"It's not personal, it's strictly business."
Sonny Corleone Work
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"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Sonny Corleone Power
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"Wisdom is knowing when to act and when to wait."
Vito Corleone Wisdom
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"The measure of a man is his ability to love."
Vito Corleone Love
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"Every moment is precious; waste none of them."
Vito Corleone Time
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"In solitude, a man discovers his true nature."
Vito Corleone Solitude
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"Relationships are the fabric of human existence."
Vito Corleone Relationships
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"Motivation must come from within your own soul."
Vito Corleone Motivation
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"Inspiration comes to those prepared to receive it."
Vito Corleone Inspiration
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"Fear is conquered by those who face it directly."
Vito Corleone Fear
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"Strength comes from within, not from without."
Vito Corleone Strength
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"Kindness is a sign of strength, not weakness."
Vito Corleone Kindness
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"Perseverance is the virtue of champions."
Vito Corleone Perseverance
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"Death teaches us the value of life."
Vito Corleone Death
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"Beauty is a fleeting thing; substance is eternal."
Vito Corleone Beauty
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"Dreams that are not pursued are merely fantasies."
Vito Corleone Dreams
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"Work is the measure of a man's dedication."
Vito Corleone Work
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"Leadership is the burden of the strong."
Vito Corleone Leadership
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"Faith is the foundation upon which empires are built."
Vito Corleone Faith
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"Music is the language of the heart."
Vito Corleone Music
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"Science reveals the mechanics of creation."
Vito Corleone Science
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"Politics requires the patience of a saint and the cunning of a fox."
Vito Corleone Politics
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"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages."
Vito Corleone Literature
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"Philosophy is the conversation between a man and his conscience."
Vito Corleone Philosophy
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"History teaches those willing to listen."
Vito Corleone History
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"Technology serves man, not the other way around."
Vito Corleone Technology
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"Imagination separates mankind from the animals."
Vito Corleone Imagination
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"Adventures shape the soul of a man."
Vito Corleone Adventure