A green knitted glove partly covering a paper hand decorated with stars and red-and-white stripes.

Original artwork, not a still

Bonasera

I believe in America. America has made my fortune.

— The Godfather · 1972

Watch the scene May contain spoilers.
On screen

The Godfather

YouTube · Paramount MoviesWatch on YouTube

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker declares faith in America and credits the country with his prosperity. The two short sentences link belief and personal fortune, presenting gratitude as the basis of his loyalty. It is a plain statement of allegiance grounded in what the country has given him.

Context reviewed

Share this quote