A scene from The Godfather Part II 1974
Michael

[in Sicilian]

Tell me something, Ma. What did Papa think, deep in his heart? He was being strong, strong for his family. But by being strong for his family, could he lose it?

Mama Carmela

You’re thinking about your wife, about the baby you lost. But you and your wife can always have another baby.

Michael

No, I meant, lose his family.

Mama Carmela

But you can never lose your family.

Michael

[nods]

Times are changing.

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