Quote by Nicolas Cage

It's a family that's loaded with grudges and passion. We come from a long line of robbers and highwaymen in Italy, you know. Killers, even.

It's a family that's loaded with grudges and passion. We com

Summary

This quote highlights the intense and tumultuous nature of the speaker's family. It suggests a history laden with resentment and strong emotions. By mentioning their lineage of robbers, highwaymen, and even killers in Italy, the quote implies a legacy of crime and violence. It showcases the deep-rooted complexities that characterize the speaker's family, emphasizing their past and suggesting the potential for a fierce and turbulent present.

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By Nicolas Cage

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