"You cannot say 'no' to the people you love, not often. That's the secret."
— Mario Puzo
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You cannot say 'no' to the people you love, not often. That's the secret.
About this quote
From Mario Puzo's The Godfather (1969), attributed to Vito Corleone. The Don's advice on love reflects the same paternalistic generosity that defines his public persona: a powerful man demonstrates his power partly through his willingness to indulge those he loves. The line is a small but revealing window into the emotional logic of the Corleone family, where love and obligation, indulgence and control, are permanently intertwined.
Source
The Godfather