Quotes from Joseph Bonanno

All men have eyes, Machiavelli says, but few have the gift of penetration.

After I was born, on January 18, 1905,

Everybody makes himself inconspicuous when the captain asks for volunteers for night patrol. But one man, the pure warrior, has already rubbed burnt cork on his face. He believes winning the war is his personal responsibility.

I have learned that true power comes from self-control. I have learned that true strength comes from a clear conscience. I have learned that true wealth comes from a good family and good friends.

It takes many steppingstones, you know, for a man to rise. None can do it unaided.