The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"The only reason I'm talking to you now is because I owe your father a favor."
Vito Corleone Gratitude
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"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Vito Corleone Power
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"A true man doesn't need to answer to anyone."
Vito Corleone Freedom
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"It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business."
Vito Corleone Work
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"You cannot say no to the people you love, not really."
Vito Corleone Love
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"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
Vito Corleone Humor
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"The person is smart. The people are dumb."
Vito Corleone Philosophy
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"A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults."
Vito Corleone Friendship
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"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment."
Vito Corleone Wisdom
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"Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Vito Corleone Justice
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"The greatest thing you can do is honor your family name."
Vito Corleone
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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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"I believe in America. America has made my fortune."
Vito Corleone Faith
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"A promise made is a debt unpaid; honor it."
Tom Hagen
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"Family first, always and in all ways."
Tom Hagen Family
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"The true test of a man is his ability to admit he was wrong."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"Courage comes not from the absence of fear, but from action despite it."
Tom Hagen Courage
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"Hope is the light that shines brightest in the darkest times."
Tom Hagen Hope
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"Life is a series of choices; make each one count."
Tom Hagen Life
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"Understanding is the first step toward peace."
Tom Hagen Peace
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"The weight of responsibility shapes a man's character."
Tom Hagen
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"Every action has a consequence; choose wisely."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"Kindness should never be confused with weakness or incompetence."
Tom Hagen Kindness
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"Creativity flows from a mind at peace."
Tom Hagen Creativity
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"Gratitude opens doors that money cannot."
Tom Hagen Gratitude
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"Perseverance is the difference between failure and success."
Tom Hagen Perseverance
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"The quiet person often knows the most."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"Justice must be balanced with mercy to be truly just."
Tom Hagen Justice
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"A man's pride is his greatest asset and his greatest liability."
Tom Hagen Power
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"Humor is the salve that heals all wounds."
Tom Hagen Humor