"Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people."
— Mario Puzo
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Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people.
About this quote
From Mario Puzo's The Godfather (1969), reflecting the negotiating philosophy of Vito Corleone. The Don's approach to power is almost always deliberate and analytical rather than reactive: he views displays of anger or threats as tactical weaknesses that surrender the initiative to the other party. In the novel, this composure is what distinguishes him from cruder rivals, and it is the temperament he attempts — with uneven success — to pass on to his sons.
Source
The Godfather