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Any man can turn traitor.
Mario Puzo
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Mario Puzo
Age: 78 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 15
Died: 1999
Died: July 2
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Diplomat
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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New York City
New York
Mario Cleri
Mario Gianluigi Puzo
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He smelled the garden, the yellow shield of light smote his eyes, and he whispered, Life is so beautiful. ... Yes, he thought, if I can die saying, Life is so beautiful, then nothing else is important.
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You can't hide the thunderbolt. When it hits you, everybody can see it. Christ, man, don't be ashamed of it, some men pray for the thunderbolt. You're a very lucky fellow. - Calo
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Revenge is a dish that tastes best when served cold.
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Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
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Many young men started down a false path to their true destiny. Time and fortune usually set them aright.
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Why should I be afraid now? Strange men have come to kill me ever since I was twelve years old.
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