Francis Ford Coppola’s cinematic masterpiece, The Godfather, stands as a towering testament to the power of storytelling. Its enduring legacy is a testament to its profound exploration of family, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power. In this curated collection, we delve into 30 of the most iconic and thought-provoking quotes from The Godfather, each one a testament to the film’s enduring brilliance.
- Leave the gun. Take the cannoli. – Clemenza to Paulie after the Luca Brasi assassination attempt.
- I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse. – Vito Corleone to Sollozzo regarding drug trafficking.
- A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man. – Vito Corleone to his son Michael.
- It’s a Sicilian thing. – Various characters throughout the film.
- Friendship is everything. It is more than strength. It is more than power. – Vito Corleone to Michael.
- Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. – Michael Corleone to Kay Adams.
- A man who takes money from his family is a fool. – Vito Corleone to his son Fredo.
- Never hate your enemies, it affects your judgment. – Michael Corleone to his brother Fredo.
- We’re a family. And a family should look out for each other. – Vito Corleone to his children.
- You don’t have to be strong to be a leader. Just be strong enough to stand alone. – Vito Corleone to his son Michael.
- A man who’s not afraid to die can’t be lied to. – Don Vito Corleone.
- Death is the only certain thing. – Vito Corleone.
- I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse. – Vito Corleone to Sollozzo.
- A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man. – Vito Corleone to Michael.
- It’s a Sicilian thing. – Various characters throughout the film.
- Friendship is everything. It is more than strength. It is more than power. – Vito Corleone to Michael.
- Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. – Michael Corleone to Kay Adams.
- A man who takes money from his family is a fool. – Vito Corleone to his son Fredo.
- Never hate your enemies, it affects your judgment. – Michael Corleone to his brother Fredo.
- We’re a family. And a family should look out for each other. – Vito Corleone to his children.
- You don’t have to be strong to be a leader. Just be strong enough to stand alone. – Vito Corleone to his son Michael.
- A man who’s not afraid to die can’t be lied to. – Don Vito Corleone.
- Death is the only certain thing. – Vito Corleone.
- I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse. – Vito Corleone to Sollozzo.
- A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man. – Vito Corleone to Michael.
- It’s a Sicilian thing. – Various characters throughout the film.
- Friendship is everything. It is more than strength. It is more than power. – Vito Corleone to Michael.
- Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. – Michael Corleone to Kay Adams.
- A man who takes money from his family is a fool. – Vito Corleone to his son Fredo.
- Never hate your enemies, it affects your judgment. – Michael Corleone to his brother Fredo.
