Carmine Falcone quotes from Gotham

Carmine Falcone

Pepper was sacrificed so that the people of Gotham would see swift justice done, so they can feel safe and secure.

Jim Gordon

And that matters so much to you.

Carmine Falcone

Of course. I'm a businessman. You can't have organized crime without law and order. I love this city, and I see it going to hell. But I won't let it fall apart without a fight.

Jim Gordon

You make a life of crime sound very noble.

Carmine Falcone

You have a hard head, James, just like your father. Don't be self-righteous. Don't be arrogant.

Jim Gordon

You want me to keep quiet about all this?

Carmine Falcone

Gotham is on a knife edge. What do you suppose bringing down City Hall and the police force will do, even if you could? Would it make things better?

Sal Maroni

Um, I heard Vic Zasz tore up the G.C.P.D., tracking down Gordon. Did you catch him yet?

Carmine Falcone

We're working on it.

Sal Maroni

Well, good luck with that. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest man, huh?

Carmine Falcone

That was your father's. He gave it to me a long time ago. A spur-of-the-moment birthday gift. I said no. Such a beautiful knife, and I have men with guns to protect me. He said take it. A knife is a good friend when you have no other.

Jim Gordon

You were that close.

Carmine Falcone

At one time. The point of the story, Jim--your father was the most honest men I ever met. But he carried a knife.

Oswald Cobblepot

I'm going to take your place, old man. I'm going to be king of Gotham!

Carmine Falcone

You? Never. You're going to burn in hell!

Oswald Cobblepot

I do worry about that. But you first, old friend. You first.