The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"Gratitude is a debt that must be repaid."
Tom Hagen Gratitude
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"The Don taught me that every action has consequences."
Tom Hagen Philosophy
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"A lawyer's mind is his greatest weapon."
Tom Hagen Knowledge
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"Peace is achieved through strength, not weakness."
Tom Hagen Peace
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"Business is business, and sentiment has no place in it."
Tom Hagen Work
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"The Corleone family is built on respect and honor."
Tom Hagen Family
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"I have seen the consequences of betrayal."
Tom Hagen Truth
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"A man must protect what is his."
Tom Hagen Courage
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"The world respects strength and cunning."
Tom Hagen Strength
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"Never make a decision in anger; always in calculation."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"Knowledge is the weapon of the intelligent man."
Tom Hagen Knowledge
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"In this life, you either adapt or you perish."
Tom Hagen Change
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"The Don has shown me the true meaning of power."
Tom Hagen Power
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"A consigliere must always think three moves ahead."
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"We are bound by blood and by oath."
Tom Hagen Family
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"Perseverance is what separates the weak from the strong."
Tom Hagen Perseverance
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"The business of life is not unlike the business of crime."
Tom Hagen Philosophy
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"A man's reputation is his most valuable asset."
Tom Hagen Success
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"I deal in facts, not emotions."
Tom Hagen Truth
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"Never underestimate the importance of family honor."
Tom Hagen Family
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"The Don's word is law."
Tom Hagen Power
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"A good consigliere knows when to speak and when to listen."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"Success requires sacrifice and loyalty."
Tom Hagen Success
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"Kindness in our world is often mistaken for weakness."
Tom Hagen Kindness
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"The past has a way of haunting the present."
Tom Hagen History
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"We don't discuss these matters lightly."
Tom Hagen Wisdom
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"A man without respect is a man without power."
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"Justice is what the Don says it is."
Tom Hagen Justice
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"Time has a way of making fools of us all."
Tom Hagen Time
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"The Godfather taught me that respect cannot be demanded; it must be earned."
Tom Hagen Leadership