The Godfather

"Beauty fades, but character endures."

"The past is a weight we must carry."

"A man who breaks his word is worth nothing."

"Respect is earned, not given."

"The strength of a man lies in his patience."

"Dreams are for children and fools."

"Good health is the most precious commodity."

"Never show weakness, never show fear."

"A man's character is his destiny."

"You cannot buy loyalty with money alone."

"The most important thing in life is the family. Put your family first."

"Money is not everything, but it opens many doors."

"Fear is the only true ruler of men."

"A man who spends time in nature is a wise man."

"Someday, and that day may never come, I will ask a favor of you."

"The world is full of people who will tell you what you want to hear."

"You talk about vengeance. Is vengeance going to bring your son back to you?"

"Don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again."

"A man who doesn't take care of his family is not a man."

"Education is the key to our future."

"In Sicily, we have a tradition. Whoever brings the peace gets to be the boss."

"You gotta act like men, not like these street guys."

"The business of America is business."

"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."

"It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes."

"Hospitality is the most important thing."

"We are not murderers, despite what this man says."

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."

"A person is smart. People are dumb."

"You cannot say no to the people you love, not really."