I didn't want to get into trouble.

5 seconds sound clip from the The Godfather (1972) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:04:49 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- I'll give you anything you ask.

- I've known you many years, but this is the first time you've asked for help.

- I can't remember the last time you invited me to your house for a cup of coffee.

- Even though my wife is godmother to your only child.

- But let's be Frank here. You never wanted my friendship. And you were afraid to be in my debt.

- I didn't want to get into trouble.

- I understand. You found Paradise in America. Had a good trade, made a good living, police protected you and there were courts of law.

- You didn't need a friend like me. But now you come to me and say, Don Corleone, give me justice.

- But you don't ask with respect. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call me Godfather.

- You come into my house on the day my daughter's getting married and ask me to murder for money.

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