Mario PuzoFriendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family.- Don Corleone
About This Quote
Don Corleone is an Italian-American character in The Godfather. He is the father of Michael Corleone. Don Corleone’s quote says that friends are more important than family, more important than talent or even the government. This shows that being a good friend to someone is better than anything else in the world. It is better than talent, family and even the government. Friendship can be found in all people but not everyone has good friends.
Source: The Godfather
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