In The Godfather Part II (1974), Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) sits in quiet calculation, his words sharper than any blade: “My father taught me many things here — he taught me in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” It’s a simple line, but it lands like a blueprint for survival. Within the film’s world of betrayal, shifting loyalties, and power struggles, this single piece of advice becomes Michael’s guiding principle. What’s fascinating is...
