Strong or weak

Jordy 2021-10-13 13:06:14

In the past, seeing their unbridled violence would feel very strong and enjoyable, and the kind of cruelty to others is also a kind of charm, and there is a kind of beauty of power and pleasure of indulgence.
Now, what I see is their weakness and vulnerability. They are actually the most vulnerable group, hiding under gangs and violence. They are a kid who never grows up and refuses to grow up, and can't bear any responsibility. Child.

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Goodfellas quotes

  • Paul Cicero: I don't want any more of that shit.

    Henry Hill: What shit? What are you talking about?

    Paul Cicero: Just stay away from the garbage, you know what I mean.

    Henry Hill: Look, Paulie...

    Paul Cicero: I'm not talking about what you did inside, you did what you had to do, I'm talking about now, from now, here and now.

    Henry Hill: Paulie, why would I want to get into that...

    Paul Cicero: Don't make a jerk out of me, just don't do it... just don't do it. Now I want to talk to you about Jimmy, you have to watch out for him. He's a good earner but he's wild, takes too many chances.

    Henry Hill: Yeah, I know that, I know Jimmy, you think I would take chances like Jimmy?

    Paul Cicero: And Tommy, he's a good kid too. But he's crazy, he's a cowboy, he's got too much to prove. You gotta watch out for kids like this.

    Henry Hill: Yeah, I know what they are, I only use them for certain things, believe me, you don't have to worry.

    Paul Cicero: Listen, I ain't gonna get fucked like Gribbs, understand? Gribbs is 70 years old, and the fuckin' guy's gonna die in prison. I don't need that. So I'm warning everybody, EVERYBODY. It could be my son, it could be anybody. Gribbs got 20 years just for saying "hello" to some fuck who was sneaking behind his back selling junk. I don't need that. Ain't gonna happen to me, you understand?

    Henry Hill: Uh huh.

    Paul Cicero: You know that you're only out early because I got you a job. I don't need this heat, understand that.

    Henry Hill: Uh huh.

    Paul Cicero: And you see anybody fucking around with this shit, you're going to tell me, right?

    Henry Hill: Yeah.

    Paul Cicero: [slaps him] That means anybody!

    Henry Hill: All right.

    Paul Cicero: Yeah?

    Henry Hill: Yeah, of course.

  • Jimmy Conway: I'm not mad, I'm proud of you. You took your first pinch like a man and you learn two great things in your life. Look at me, never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut.