Thoughts on GODFATHER

"My Father is just like any other powerful man "
a dialogue from Godfather said by michael corleoni says it all. Whatever the world conceieves the don as ...he is no more than a family man executing his responsibilities as Godfather and protecting his family.

Some striking features of the story of Godfather which are truely symbolic of any great and powerful man's ascent

1.) The godfather rises to protect his family from the struggle and enemies.

2.) He makes friends and enemies both.

3.) He says he knows how to repay....and he never forgets a favour...expects same from his friends.Wouldnt do a favour for money.

4.) Commands loyalty of his subordinates based on virtue.He is a man of word.His word is his business.

5.) says :- Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.Never let them feel u know their true motives.

6.) he knows that in struggle of rebels and the ruler....the rebels will win because they dont get paid.

7.) there are always some values that one lives for.....for which he will die for

8.) in his family ....strong rulers call the shots , the commanders execute the orders with help of soldiers....the glory of the rule lies in the hierarchy and the respect the ruler must command for which the soldier must be ready to lay his life for.

9.) One can never take steps beyond his power unless he has a backing of a the one who can.

10.) Never spare a traitor.

11.) Though he tries desparately to come clean ....but he realizes at the end that what u try to leave will never leave you.

12.) He loses his most beloved in an attempt to protect their lives.

13.) He says only women and children can afford to loiter.