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Balls2 quotes
The only thing in this world that gives orders is balls. — Tony Montana · 1983All I have in this world is my balls and my word and I don't break 'em for no one. Do you understand? — Tony Montana · 1983
Giving up2 quotes
Come on, if you're act like a loser, raise your hand. If you're gonna act like pussy, raise your hand. — Tony D'Amato · 1999There is nothing like the sight of an amputated spirit. There is no prosthetic for that. — Lt. Col. Frank Slade · 1992
Ambition1 quote
Okay, here's the story. I come from the gutter. I know that. I got no education, but that's okay. I know the street, and I'm making all the right connections. With the right woman, there's no stopping me. I could go right to the top. — Tony Montana · 1983
America1 quote
In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the woman. That's why you gotta make your own moves. — Tony Montana · 1983
Okay, here's the story. I come from the gutter. I know that. I got no education, but that's okay. I know the street, and I'm making all the right connections. With the right woman, there's no stopping me. I could go right to the top. — Tony Montana · 1983
Capitalism1 quote
You know what capitalism is? Getting fucked! — Tony Montana · 1983
Character1 quote
On any given Sunday you're either gonna win or you're gonna lose. — Tony D'Amato · 1999
Confidence1 quote
The only thing in this world that gives orders is balls. — Tony Montana · 1983
Contrarian1 quote
I subscribe to the law of contrary public opinion. If everyone thinks one thing, then I say, bet the other way. — Ricky Roma · 1992
Cowardice1 quote
You don't have the guts to be what you wanna be! You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fuckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy!" — Tony Montana · 1983
No room in this city for big hearts like hers. — Carlito · 1993
Now, I have come to the crossroads in my life. I always knew what the right path was. Without exception, I knew. But I never took it. You know why? It was too damn hard. — Lt. Col. Frank Slade · 1992
Enemies1 quote
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. — Michael Corleone · 1974
When you die, you're gonna regret the things that you don't do. — Ricky Roma · 1992
Family1 quote
Fredo, you’re my older brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever. — Michael Corleone · 1972
Football1 quote
You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first—the leader of a team—who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback. — Tony D'Amato · 1999
Friends1 quote
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. — Michael Corleone · 1974
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. — Michael Corleone · 1974
Guns1 quote
Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend! — Tony Montana · 1983
All I have in this world is my balls and my word and I don't break 'em for no one. Do you understand? — Tony Montana · 1983
Leadership1 quote
You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first—the leader of a team—who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback. — Tony D'Amato · 1999
Losers1 quote
Come on, if you're act like a loser, raise your hand. If you're gonna act like pussy, raise your hand. — Tony D'Amato · 1999
Losing1 quote
Come on, if you're act like a loser, raise your hand. If you're gonna act like pussy, raise your hand. — Tony D'Amato · 1999
Fredo, you’re my older brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the family again. Ever. — Michael Corleone · 1972
You don't have the guts to be what you wanna be! You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fuckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy!" — Tony Montana · 1983
In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the woman. That's why you gotta make your own moves. — Tony Montana · 1983
Regret1 quote
When you die, you're gonna regret the things that you don't do. — Ricky Roma · 1992
I subscribe to the law of contrary public opinion. If everyone thinks one thing, then I say, bet the other way. — Ricky Roma · 1992
The masses1 quote
I subscribe to the law of contrary public opinion. If everyone thinks one thing, then I say, bet the other way. — Ricky Roma · 1992
Okay, here's the story. I come from the gutter. I know that. I got no education, but that's okay. I know the street, and I'm making all the right connections. With the right woman, there's no stopping me. I could go right to the top. — Tony Montana · 1983