We are a family, and the loyalty of the family must come before anything and everyone else. For if we honor that commitment, we will never be vanquished-but if we falter in that loyalty we will all be condemned. — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“There are things that have to be done and you do them and you never talk about them.They can't be justified.You just do them.Then… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
He had long ago learned that society imposes insults that must be borne, comforted by the knowledge that in this world there comes a… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“Wasn't it true that Sometimes the greatest misfortunes brought unforseen rewards? -Don Corleone” — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“Pope Alexander smiled. He seemed more amused with the story than horrified. "The Baglioni are true believers," he said. "They believe in paradise. Such… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
It was a lie but he believed in telling lies to people. Truth telling and medicine just didn't go together except in dire emergencies,… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
God seemed to be having a hard time killing him, and he'd be damned if he was going to make the job easy for… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“But up until that time I want you just to follow my lead and don’t worry. There are negotiations going on that will solve… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“My dear Guiliano," he said, "how is it that you and Don Croce do not join together to rule Sicily? He has the wisdom… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“It pleased him to see the hurt look on her face, the tears springing into her eyes. She might be a daughter of the… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“We are not responsible to the .90 calibers the pezzonovantis who take it upon themselves to decide what we shall do with out lives,… — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“I do not seek it or desire it. If I must, I will accept the punishment for all my sins.” — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
“Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family.” — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
