The Godfather

"The best strategy is one your enemy never sees coming."

"You cannot buy courage, only strength."

"A lawyer's job is to protect his client, not judge him."

"In this world, you earn respect or you die."

"The Don taught me that information is the greatest weapon."

"A wise man never shows all his cards."

"You have to know when to hold and when to fold."

"The law is a profession, not a game."

"A man who can't control his emotions can't control his business."

"In this life, you learn that family comes before everything."

"Every negotiation has a price, you just have to find it."

"The Don built an empire on respect, not fear alone."

"A consigliere is the keeper of secrets."

"You must understand the old ways to survive in this world."

"The greatest victories come without firing a shot."

"Never make decisions when you're angry."

"A man's word should be his bond, or he's worth nothing."

"I learned from the best—the Don himself."

"The truth is less important than perception."

"A lawyer without clients is just a man with expensive education."

"In business, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests."

"You make your choices and you live with them."

"The Don taught me that loyalty is everything."

"A consigliere must think ten steps ahead."

"Never underestimate the importance of being underestimated."

"You have to learn to act. In this world, the best actors make the most money."

"The real power isn't in the gun, it's in the brain."

"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."

"In this world, it's important to maintain appearances."

"The Don respects only strength and cunning."