The Godfather Quotes

"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane about Woltz

"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man."
Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane

"You can act like a man! [slap] What's the matter with you?"
Don Corleone to Johnny Fontane

"Whatya gonna do? Nice college boy, eh? Don't wanna get mixed up in the family business? Now you wanna gun down a police captain because he slapped you in the face a little bit, huh? Whataya think this is, the Army, where you shoot 'em a mile away? You gotta get up close like this... badaBING! you blow their brains all over your nice Ivy League suit. C'mere... you're taking this very personal."
Sonny to Michael

"She was beautiful! She was young. She was innocent. She was the greatest piece of ass I ever had, and I've had'em all over the world!"
Woltz to Tom Hagen

"Now listen: I want somebody good -- and I mean very good -- to plant that gun. I don't want my brother coming out of that toilet with just his dick in his hands, alright?"
Sonny to Clemenza and Tom

"Fredo, you're my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever."
Michael to Fredo

"Mr. Corleone is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately."
Tom Hagen to Woltz

"I don't like violence, Tom. I'm a businessman. Blood is a big expense."
Sollozzo to Tom

"If you had come to me in friendship, then this scum that ruined your daughter would be suffering this very day."
Don Vito to Amerigo Bonasera

"I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them, as you can see. They talk when they should be listening."
Don Vito to Sollozzo refering to Sonny

"It would be a shame if a few rotten apples spoiled the whole barrel."
Senator Geary at Michael's hearing

"Music is great -- I like music -- but he should finish what he started"
Michael to Kay concerning Anthony

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