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Quote by Mario Puzo

“there was no greater natural advantage in life than having an enemy overestimate your faults, unless it was to have a friend underestimate your virtues.”

Quote by Mario Puzo

Book:The Godfather

Work

This seminal work delves into the complex relationships and moral dilemmas within the Corleone family, offering a gripping narrative that intertwines crime, loyalty, and power. more

Author

Mario Puzo was an American author known for his crime novels and family sagas. His 'The Godfather' series is one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, profoundly influencing popular culture. more

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