The Godfather

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Quotes from The Godfather

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"Clemenza is a good man, give him responsibility."
Michael Corleone Leadership
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"Even if there was some truth in what you say, it is better to be feared than loved."
Michael Corleone Leadership
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"I don't like violence, Tom."
Michael Corleone Peace
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"My father is no different than myself."
Michael Corleone Family
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"The real power is in peace."
Michael Corleone Peace
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"Every man has but one destiny."
Michael Corleone
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"I'm a reasonable man."
Michael Corleone Philosophy
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"Our children will enjoy what we have built."
Michael Corleone Hope
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"Do not forget that in the world of men, there is always a war."
Michael Corleone War
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"We are all reasonable men, here."
Michael Corleone Wisdom
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"The whole world's sad when the Don dies."
Michael Corleone Leadership
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"I'm going to take a little rest."
Michael Corleone Time
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"A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns."
Michael Corleone Knowledge
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."
Michael Corleone Perseverance
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"Friendship is everything."
Michael Corleone Friendship
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"I prefer to think of death as a necessary part of life."
Michael Corleone Death
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"The important thing is to have power and not to use it."
Michael Corleone Power
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"I have always believed helping your fellow man is a noble endeavor."
Michael Corleone Kindness
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"You can act like a man!"
Michael Corleone Courage
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"In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns."
Michael Corleone Relationships
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"What is the nature of your business?"
Michael Corleone Work
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"I want you to arrange a meeting."
Michael Corleone Leadership
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"A consigliere should think like a lawyer, not like a Don."
Michael Corleone Wisdom
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"Don't ever take sides with anyone against the family again."
Michael Corleone
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"These things have a way of settling themselves."
Michael Corleone Peace
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"We are not murderers, despite what this undertaker thinks."
Michael Corleone Truth
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"The strength of a family is its unity."
Michael Corleone Strength
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"Spend time with your family. Even the power of money cannot buy that."
Michael Corleone Family
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"A person is smart. People are dumb."
Michael Corleone Knowledge
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"I'll make you an offer you cannot refuse."
Michael Corleone Leadership