Unlock Wisdom with 50 Quotes The Godfather

50 Powerful Quotes from The Godfather

1. I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
2. A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man.
3. Revenge is a dish best served cold.
4. Great men are not born great, they grow great.
5. Never let anyone outside the family know what you’re thinking.
6. It's not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.
7. Don’t ever take sides with anyone against the family again.
8. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
9. Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent.
10. Never hate your enemies — it affects your judgment.
11. Power wears out those who do not have it.
12. Time erodes gratitude more quickly than it does beauty.
13. You can act like a man!
14. You should never lie to someone who trusts you.
15. The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty.
16. Women and children can be careless. But not men.
17. There are things being negotiated now that are going to solve all your problems.
18. Finance is a gun. Politics is knowing when to pull the trigger.
19. I have a sentimental weakness for my children, and I spoil them.
20. The lawyer with the briefcase can steal more than the man with the gun.
21. A true Don keeps his friends close — and his enemies closer.
22. In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.
23. The world is changing, and we must change with it.
24. Life is full of misfortunes, and we must bear them.
25. A man who respects himself commands respect from others.
26. Never underestimate the power of silent strength.
27. Even the strongest man needs allies.
28. You can't be careless when you're building an empire.
29. The richest man is not the one with money, but with influence.
30. Always be calm in a storm — that’s when people follow.
31. What you think doesn’t matter; what people believe does.
32. Know who you trust. That’s the first step to staying alive.
33. You never go against the family.
34. Everything in life is timing.
35. It takes years to build trust and seconds to lose it.
36. Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open.
37. Family comes first — always.
38. You build your legacy, one decision at a time.
39. You must act like a king to be treated like one.
40. In business, silence is golden.
41. Don’t ask for what you’re not willing to fight for.
42. A Don doesn’t speak — he commands.
43. Every man has his destiny.
44. Always know the difference between loyalty and obedience.
45. Influence is more valuable than fear.
46. The strongest empire is built on trust.
47. Be ruthless with time — it’s your greatest asset.
48. If you want respect, give respect.
49. Never fear enemies — fear betrayal.
50. Legacy is not built in noise but in quiet decisions.