"I'm an average nobody. I get to live the rest of my life like a schnook."
About Henry Hill
Henry Hill — Life and Legacy
Henry Hill, a former mobster, gained notoriety for his life story chronicled in 'Wiseguy', which later inspired the film 'Goodfellas'. His experiences in organized crime provide a unique lens on loyalty and betrayal, themes central to his worldview. Hill's reflections often reveal the harsh realities of life in the mob, where loyalty is both a virtue and a potential downfall. He famously stated that 'the mob is a family', encapsulating the deep bonds formed in this dangerous world while also hinting at the fragility of those ties. This duality in his quotes illustrates the tension between camaraderie and the ever-present threat of betrayal. Hill's insights remain relevant as they challenge romanticized notions of organized crime, revealing the psychological complexities and moral dilemmas faced by those within it. His life story serves as a cautionary tale about the costs of loyalty and the harsh truths of a criminal existence.
Quote collection
Henry Hill quotes
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"At the age of 12 my ambition was to become a gangster. To be a wiseguy. Being a wiseguy was better than being President of the United States. To be a wiseguy was to own the world."
"If you're part of a crew, nobody ever tells you that they're going to kill you, doesn't happen that way. There weren't any arguments or curses like in the movies. See, your murderers come with smiles, they come as your friends, the people who've cared for you all of your life. And they always seem to come at a time that you're at your weakest and most in need of their help."
"Murders came with smiles, shooting people was no big deal for us Goodfellas."
"If you can't love two people at once, there's something wrong with you."