Quotes from The Godfather

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

I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.

Great men are not born great, they grow great.

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Power is only given to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up.

Friendship and money: oil and water.

Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment.

You can do anything, but never go against the family.

Don’t ask me about my business.

The lawyer with the briefcase can steal more money than the man with the gun.

I have learned more in the streets than in any classroom.

Never let anyone know what you are thinking.

Don’t let anyone fool you; it’s all personal.

It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.

The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other.

In this world, power means nothing without respect.

Women, children, and money – three things you should never mix.

Sicilian men never forget.

Your enemies always get strong on what you leave behind.

A man who doesn’t take care of his family can’t be rich.

The higher I go, the crookeder it becomes. So, I swear to you, like my father before me, I will never be a politician.

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

Quotes from The Godfather part 2

Don’t ever take sides against the family again.

I spent my whole life trying not to be careless. Women and children can be careless, but not men.

I never wanted this for you. I worked my whole life, I don’t apologize, to take care of my family. And I refused to be a fool, dancing on the strings held by all of those big shots.

It’s not enough to see the lights. You gotta feel the heat.

A true friend will always be there to help you when you need it, no matter the cost.

Money and power are not the keys to a happy life.

Sometimes, you have to go against your own blood to protect what you love.

In my world, you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never truly be successful.

Family is everything. Without it, you’re nothing.

Life is full of risks, but sometimes the biggest risk is not taking any risks at all.

Fear is a powerful motivator, but revenge is even stronger.

Money may not buy happiness, but it can certainly make life a lot easier.

In the end, the most important thing is loyalty, even if it means betraying others.

In a world full of chaos, there is always room for order.

You can judge a man’s true character by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.

Power becomes meaningless if you have nothing to protect.

Never let your emotions cloud your judgment.

The greatest power is the power to forgive.

Everyone has a price, it’s just a matter of finding out what it is.

The quietest people are often the most dangerous.

Sometimes, the only way to get what you want is to take matters into your own hands.