The Godfather Quotes

“I asked god for a bike, but i know god doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“It was from this experience came his oft-repeated belief that every man has but one destiny.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“Dad always said don't take it personally.

Dad told you that because it was what you needed to hear. Dad always told me if a bird flies over you and shits on your shoulder, take it personally.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than government. It is almost the equal of family. Never forget that.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“Kay laughed. “Then why do you go every single morning?” In a completely natural way, Mama Corleone said, “I go for my husband,” she pointed down toward the floor, “so he don’t go down there.” She paused. “I say prayers for his soul every day so he go up there.” She pointed heavenward.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“How terrible man had been to his fellow man could be measured by the great exodus from what seemed to be a Garden of Eden.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“What manner of men are we then, if we do not have our reason.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“Ổn từ chối cuộc sống bị chi phối bởi những thứ luật lệ do kẻ khác làm ra... vì theo ổng chấp nhận một cuộc sống như vậy là thua chúng rồi. Mục tiêu tối thượng của ổng là nhảy vào cái xã hội đương thời với cả một sức mạnh vì xã hội này có bảo vệ những thằng yếu đâu? Ổng có thứ luật lệ riêng, có căn bản đạo đức riêng mà ổng cho rằng xã hội này còn lâu mới bằng!”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“Ta sẽ đưa cho hắn một lời đề nghị mà hắn không thể từ chối.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather