16 Quotes From 'The Sopranos' That Are All About Life, Family and Loyalty
By Raquel Lekic,
1 days ago
Tony Soprano—a mob boss who seeks a therapist to deal with his inner turmoil—is one of the most famous anti-heroes in television history, and The Sopranos has gone on to be a celebrated series decades after its 1999 debut, garnering a new generation of fans each year thanks to streaming and the quirky characters that made up the cast. In addition to the gripping plot and revered characters, the show has also given us some wise words to live by over the years—even if they were often mixed in with a handful of expletives. While many of these life lessons came during times of turmoil as opposed to during happy times, that doesn’t make them any less influential or true. Here, take a look at some of our favorite Sopranos quotes.
Tony Sirico, Steven Van Zandt, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore, The Sopranos Anthony Neste/Getty Images Entertainment
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Sopranos quotes about family
“I don’t care how close you are: in the end, your friends are gonna let you down. Family. They’re the only ones you can depend on.”—Tony Soprano
“Someday soon you’re gonna have families of your own, and if you’re lucky, you’ll remember the little moments like this that were good.”—Tony Soprano
“They’re the vehicle that gets us here. They drop us off and go on their way. They continue on their journey. And the problem is that we keep trying to get back on the bus, instead of just letting it go.”—Tony Soprano
“Genetic predispositions are only that: predispositions. It’s not a destiny written in stone. People have choices.”—Dr. Melfi
Making its debut on January 10, 1999, HBO’s The Sopranos has earned its cult following over the years. From James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano to the sayings and phrases we can’t help but integrate into our day to day lingo (“Those who want respect, give respect.”), the New Jersey based crime drama seemingly garners […]
Sopranos quotes about loyalty
“Those who want respect, give respect.”—Tony Soprano
“Who cares about the s— people say that they don’t have the b— to say it to your face.”—Tony Soprano
“You don’t have to love me, but you will respect me.”—Tony Soprano
Oftentimes, when we watch television or movies, the houses on our screen almost start to feel like home. It might sound silly, but there’s a part of us that feels like we’ve sat in Eric Forman’s basement in That 70’s Show, swam in Tony Soprano’s backyard pool in The Sopranos or had a heart to […]
Sopranos quotes about life
“You steer the ship the best way you know. Sometimes it’s smooth. Sometimes you hit the rocks. In the meantime, you find your pleasures where you can.”—Corrado Soprano, Uncle “Junior”
“There’s an old Italian saying: you f— up once, you lose two teeth.”—Tony Soprano
Every decision you make affects every facet of everything. It’s too much to deal with almost and, in the end, you’re completely alone with it all.”—Tony Soprano
“More is lost by indecision than a wrong decision.” —Carmela Soprano
“They say every day’s a gift, but why does it have to be a pair of socks?”—Tony Soprano
“Other people’s definitions of you, sometimes they’re more about making themselves feel better. You gotta define yourself.”—Christopher Moltisanti
“‘Remember when’ is the lowest form of conversation.”—Tony Soprano
“People only see what you allow them to see.”—Dr. Jennifer Melfi
“Some people are so far behind in a race that they actually believe they’re leading.”—Corrado Soprano, Uncle “Junior”
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