Arrested Quote by Jon Stewart
![“When Henry Hill [in Goodfellas] got arrested for the first time and Robert DeNiro met him at the courthouse and Henry Hill was really upset, 'cause he thought Robert DeNiro would be really mad at him. And DeNiro comes up to him and he gives him a $100 and he goes, "You got pinched. We all get…” quote by Jon Stewart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/957/jon-stewart-455_arrested_when-henry-hill-in-goodfellas-got-arrest_2126323.jpg)
“When Henry Hill [in Goodfellas] got arrested for the first time and Robert DeNiro met him at the courthouse and Henry Hill was really upset, 'cause he thought Robert DeNiro would be really mad at him. And DeNiro comes up to him and he gives him a $100 and he goes, "You got pinched. We all get pinched, but you did it right, you didn't say nothing."”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: The Daily Show, Episode 2021
A veteran actor comforts a nervous newcomer, normalizing mistakes and offering support.
In simple terms: Support peers in stressful moments.
Key Takeaway
Offer reassurance, normalize errors.
Themes
support
mentership
humility
Mood
empathetic
reassuring
Type
humorous
inspirational
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- career setback
- public scrutiny
Key Concepts
peer guidance
stress coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support anxious peers?
- What role does humility play in mentorship?
A Different Perspective
May seem dismissive of seriousness.
