Alphonse Gabriel Capone (/kəˈpoʊn/; January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), sometimes known by the nickname "Scarface", was an American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit. His seven-year reign as a crime boss ended when he went to prison at the age of 33.
Al Capone's Quotes which are better known in youth to not to Regret in Old Age
“You can get much farther with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone.”
“A bullet changes a lot in your head, even if it hits in the ass.”
“Can you forgive an enemy? God will forgive! Our task is to arrange their meeting.”
“Nothing personal, it’s just business.”
“As a child, I prayed to God for a bicycle. Then I realized that God works differently. I stole my bike and prayed for
forgiveness.”
“Some people play safe not to lose. You will definitely lose, if you play safe.”
“I will give three dozen of my thugs for one person who can solve questions by talking.”
“Hell must be a pretty swell spot, because the guys that invented religion have sure been trying hard to keep everybody else out.”
“If your friends ask you to negotiate with your enemy, then the traitors have already agreed behind your back!”
“Be correct with everyone, sociable with many, close to the elect, friend to the few.”
“Be careful who you call your friends. I’d rather have four quarters than one hundred pennies.”
“Sometimes it’s better to tolerate fools – you can learn something worthwhile. But never argue with them.”
“The world belongs to the patient.”
“Do not shake the green apple tree – when the apple is ripe, it will fall down by itself.”
“I’m a businessman. I’ve made my money supplying a popular demand. If I break the law, my customers are as guilty as I am.”
“Listen to the advice that gives you an advantage. But do not give such advice to anyone.”
“Don’t test the depth of the river with both feet.”
“Work out the problems as they come up.”
“Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class.”
“Everything you do comes back to you.”
“The country wanted booze and I organized it. Why should I be called a public enemy?”
“All the dead were hanged on me, with the exception of the victims of World War 2.”
“If you must lie, be brief.”