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Portrait of John Gotti

John Gotti

(1940–2002) Gangster

20 quotes in 33 categories

John Gotti was a gangster, best known for The Gotti tapes.

Quick Facts About John Gotti

Born: October 27, 1940
Died: June 10, 2002
Profession: Gangster
Notable works: The Gotti tapes

About John Gotti

John Joseph Gotti Jr. was an American mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. He ordered and helped to orchestrate the murder of Gambino boss Paul Castellano in December 1985 and took over the family shortly thereafter, leading what was described as the most powerful crime syndicate in the United States.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by John Gotti

Be nice to bankers. Always be nice to pension fund managers. Always be nice to the media. In that order.

Management

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I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.

Afraid

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Let's just say the government is telling the truth and I'm the boss, let's just say the government is telling the truth…

Politics

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If I was home I'd throw him off a...building. I mean that's the only thing they understand.

Home

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My wife was a major obstacle. She said, 'If you do it, we're through. We need you in this house.

Adversity

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All I wanted was to be what I became to be.

Mobster

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Always be nice to bankers. Always be nice to pension fund managers. Always be nice to the media. In that order.

Always

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All I want is a good sandwich.

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Well we know the whole situation's full of lies, Dad. That's just the way it is.

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You guys are going to have to do a piece of work for the family.

Family

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I think you'd be better off with a lawyer who has no conflict problems.

War

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If I ever used my client's name in a question he would take care of me...I took it as a threat.

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You're calling the shots around here. I explained to this fucking moron more than two weeks ago, before I got sick...

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I am thankful to finally be reunited with my wife and five children...I did my time in prison and moved on with…

Children

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I'm a man's man. I'm here to take my medicine.

Medicine

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Don't carry a gun. It's nice to have them close by, but don't carry them. You might get arrested.

Close

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I never lie to any man because I don't fear anyone. The only time you lie is when you are afraid

Mobster

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If you look it up on the Internet, it is cancer...They refer to it as noninvasive cancer.

Internet

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I'm happy. I'm financially ruined, but what are you gonna do?

Happiness

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How much nonsense and lies you gonna get away with this guy before he really does do something with your people? You've…

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