Mafia Quotes

Justice had never been forthcoming from the authorities and so the people had always gone to the Robin Hood Mafia.

Santino, come here. What's the matter with you? I think your brain is going soft... from all that comedy you're playing with that young girl. Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking again.

The Godfather

Vito Corleone

Business

In the outside world, death is pushed away from everyday life. But in the Mafia's world, death is an extension of and a part of everyday life.

Now listen. Whoever comes to you with this Barzini meeting... he's the traitor.

— I could have killed you when I walked through the door. But, you see... I want you to be the last. I want you to be alive after your entire family is dead. Cos my mother says that is what'll hurt you the most. You people have traditions of honour. As do we. Instead of sending you a black hand, I could have had you killed in the night without knowing why. But I want you to know why. And I want to suggest to you that we fight this vendetta with honor.
— No civilians. No children.
— No police.
— Welcome to Birmingham, Mr Changretta.

— But I am just a no one.
— You're not no one — Ichirou said. — That is why I am here. You understand.

— Look, it's the Mafia, all right? This is the New York Mafia we're talking about.
— And we're the Peaky fucking Blinders.
— No, we're not, John. We're not the Peaky fucking Blinders unless we're together.
— You were together on the gallows, with one man missing.