Al Pacino Quotes from The Godfather Trilogy, born Alfredo James Pacino on April 25, 1940, in New York City, is an American actor whose legendary portrayal of Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy (1972–1990) defined a generation of cinema. His transformation from a war-hero outsider to the calculating head of the Corleone crime family earned him an Oscar nomination for The Godfather and widespread acclaim. Pacino’s nuanced performance captures Michael’s inner conflict, ambition, and descent into moral ambiguity. These 15 quotes—drawn exclusively from The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, and The Godfather: Part III—highlight Pacino’s iconic lines as Michael Corleone, reflecting themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and family.
15 Al Pacino Quotes from The Godfather Trilogy
- “It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” (The Godfather: Part II, 1974)
- “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” (The Godfather: Part III, 1990)
- “Fredo, you’re my older brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!” (The Godfather: Part II, 1974)
- “Don’t ask me about my business, Kay.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “Only don’t tell me you’re innocent. Because it insults my intelligence and makes me very angry.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “My father held a gun to his head, and my father assured the bandleader that either his signature or his brains would be on the contract.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “If anything in this life is certain, if history has taught us anything, it is that you can kill anyone.” (The Godfather: Part II, 1974)
- “Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment.” (The Godfather: Part III, 1990)
- “The hotel, the casino. The Corleone Family wants to buy you out.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “My father taught me many things here. He taught me in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” (The Godfather: Part II, 1974)
- “You’re out of the family business, that’s your punishment. You’re finished.” (The Godfather, 1972)
- “Senator, you can have my answer now, if you like. My offer is this: nothing.” (The Godfather: Part II, 1974)
- “I don’t feel I have to wipe everybody out, Tom. Just my enemies.” (The Godfather: Part II, 1974)
Al Pacino’s quotes as Michael Corleone weave a gripping tapestry of cunning, loyalty, and tragic inevitability, inviting fans to ponder the price of power and the weight of family. Which quote defines Michael’s saga for you? Share it below and keep The Godfather’s legacy burning!
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