Also as the novel says, Sonny realized that his temper was his greatest fault and "this was one time when anger could be fatal." His reply was had a twofold purpose: 1) to calm himself; 2) to convey to Sollozzo that he would comply.


"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."