A scene from The Godfather 1972
Michael

I'm working for my father now. He's been sick, very sick.

Kay

But you're not like him, Michael. I thought you weren't going to become a man like your father. That's what you told me.

Michael

My father's no different than any other powerful man, [Kay laughs] any man who's responsible for other people. Like a senator or a president.

Kay

You know how naive you sound?

Michael

Why?

Kay

Senators and presidents don't have men killed.

Michael

Oh, who's being naive, Kay? Kay, my father's way of doing things is over, it's finished. Even he knows that. I mean in five years, the Corleone Family is going to be completely legitimate. Trust me. That's all I can tell you about my business.

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