He's always mingling with people. In front of TV cameras, in his own neighborhood, it's impossible. Share this quote [ Michael is kneeling alone in a room at the corpse of Don Tommasino in a coffin ] Michael Corleone : Goodbye my old friend. You could have lived a little longer, I could be closer to my dream. You were so loved, Don Tommasino. Why was I so feared, and you so loved? What was it? I was no less honorable. I wanted to do good. What betrayed me? My mind? My heart? Why do I condemn myself so? I swear, on the lives of my children: Give me a chance to redeem myself, and I will sin, no more. Share this quote [ delivering a message from Michael Corleone to Don Lucchesi ] Calo : Power wears out those who do not have it. [ stabs him ] Share this quote Michael Corleone : If someone is going around this city saying, "Fuck Michael Corleone," what do we do with a piece of shit like that? He's a fuckin' dog. Joey Zasa : Yes, it's true. If someone were to say such a thing, they would not be a friend. They would be a dog. Share this quote Kay Corleone : You know, Michael; now that you're so respectable, I think you're more dangerous than ever. I liked you better when you were just a common Mafia hood. Share this quote [ first lines ] Michael Corleone : [