As the novel states, Vito split them off to reduce their opportunity to plot against him. Since Tessio was smarter (and a Harvard graduate), he caught Vito's drift right away. Clemenza's only concern was with the availability of restaurants in the Bronx.


"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."