The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"In this life, you gotta do what's right, even when nobody's watching."
Sonny Corleone Truth
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"Nothing hurts more than losing money."
Sonny Corleone Money
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"I'm a reasonable man. But I have a certain style."
Sonny Corleone Leadership
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"The business of America is business."
Sonny Corleone Work
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"It's impossible to be greedy and fair at the same time."
Sonny Corleone Wisdom
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"This American system of ours gives each man the opportunity to make his fortune."
Sonny Corleone Success
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"A man should look after his own family first."
Sonny Corleone Family
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"Don't let anybody kid you. It's all about money."
Sonny Corleone Money
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"The strength of a family is in its loyalty."
Sonny Corleone Strength
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"You can act like a man. You gotta be a man."
Sonny Corleone Courage
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"Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Sonny Corleone Patience
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"I believe in America."
Sonny Corleone Faith
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"We're not murderers, no matter what this man says."
Sonny Corleone Justice
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"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
Sonny Corleone Wisdom
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"Don't ever take sides against the family again."
Sonny Corleone
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"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
Sonny Corleone Humor
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"It's not personal, it's just business."
Sonny Corleone Work
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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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"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Sonny Corleone Power
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"Go to the mattresses. That's what we do when there's a war."
Sonny Corleone War
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"The pursuit of power without principle leads to ruin."
Tom Hagen Leadership
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"A man's legacy is defined by his loyalty to family."
Tom Hagen Family
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"I have dedicated my life to understanding the intricate web of power."
Tom Hagen Philosophy
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"The Don believes that knowledge is power."
Tom Hagen Knowledge
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"A man must be willing to sacrifice for his family."
Tom Hagen
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"The business of the Corleones is the business of respect."
Tom Hagen Family
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"I have seen what happens to those who underestimate us."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"The world is not kind to those who lack conviction."
Tom Hagen Courage
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"A consigliere's duty is to protect the family's interests."
Tom Hagen Work
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"I have learned that loyalty is the rarest commodity."
Tom Hagen Friendship