"Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family."
— Vito Corleone
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Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family.
About this quote
Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) explains his values to his godson Johnny Fontane in The Godfather (1972), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on Mario Puzo's novel. The speech elevates friendship to a near-sacred status in Corleone's personal code, placing it just below family — and above government. The sentiment reflects the Sicilian-American cultural emphasis on personal loyalty over institutional allegiance.
Source
The Godfather (1972)
