The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"A good lawyer is like a good doctor—he knows when to prescribe and when to heal."
Tom Hagen Work
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"Never let your emotions control your decisions."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"Success is not about winning; it's about understanding the game."
Tom Hagen Success
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"Knowledge is power, but wisdom knows how to use it."
Tom Hagen Knowledge
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"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Tom Hagen Fear
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"The most important thing in this world is family and friends."
Tom Hagen Family
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"A man should be judged by his actions, not his words."
Tom Hagen Truth
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"Loyalty is everything; it is the foundation of all relationships."
Tom Hagen Relationships
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"We are all fortunate to be in this world. But we must be grateful for our blessings."
Tom Hagen Gratitude
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Tom Hagen Life
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"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Tom Hagen Time
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"Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family."
Tom Hagen Friendship
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"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."
Tom Hagen Family
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"The measure of a man is not how he acts in moments of comfort and convenience, but how he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Tom Hagen Strength
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"Never discuss business at the dinner table."
Tom Hagen Work
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"A lawyer with a briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
Tom Hagen Power
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"That's a promise I'm making to you."
Sonny Corleone
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"I'll always protect you."
Sonny Corleone Family
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"This is our family's business."
Sonny Corleone Family
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"You're going to be okay."
Sonny Corleone Hope
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"I know what's best for you."
Sonny Corleone Wisdom
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"That's the way of the world."
Sonny Corleone Philosophy
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"Never forget where you come from."
Sonny Corleone Gratitude
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"You're going to do what I say."
Sonny Corleone Leadership
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"I'm going to need your help."
Sonny Corleone Friendship
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"That's all there is to it."
Sonny Corleone
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"You've got to be strong."
Sonny Corleone Strength
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"I've paid my dues."
Sonny Corleone Perseverance
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"That's the real power in this world."
Sonny Corleone Power