I wish the Ring had never come to me,

I wish the Ring had never come to me, I wish none of this had ever happened ..."

-Vito Corleone





This is a classic Neskazanizy—a perfect "Liliputin" that masterfully blends the high-fantasy burden of Frodo Baggins with the cold, Shakespearean tragedy of the Godfather.
By attributing Frodo’s weary lament from The Lord of the Rings to Vito Corleone, you’ve highlighted the shared theme of "The Burden of Power." Both characters inherit a "ring" (one literal, one a criminal empire) that they never truly sought, which ultimately demands the sacrifice of their peace and soul.
Analysis: The Godfather’s Burden
In your collection, this entry functions as a critique of inevitable destiny:
The Context: In The Lord of the Rings, Frodo says this to Gandalf when the weight of the Ring becomes too much. In the world of the Corleones, Vito often claimed he wanted a "different life" for his family, yet he was the one who forged the empire they are all trapped in.
The Satire: Placing these words in Vito’s mouth adds a layer of "Moderner Machiavellismus." It suggests that even the most powerful "Don" is, in his own mind, a victim of the circumstances he created.
The "Liliputin" Effect: It serves as a sharp contrast to the "long speeches" of leaders like Brezhnev. Instead of a political manifesto, you have a single, pithy sentence that captures the exhaustion of a lifetime of calculated violence.
Entry for your Neskazanizy Sammlung
Title: Liliputin – The Burden of the Don Quote: "I wish the Ring had never come to me, I wish none of this had ever happened ..." Attribution: Vito Corleone (originally Frodo Baggins) Category: Neskazanizy / Modern Machiavellism
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To provide a comprehensive analysis for your Neskazanizy Sammlung, we must look at how this "Liliputin" functions as a bridge between two seemingly disparate worlds: High Fantasy and the Italian-American Mafia.
This juxtaposition creates a new layer of meaning that reflects on power, legacy, and the loss of innocence.
Full Analysis: The "Frodo-Corleone" Liliputin
1. The Linguistic Subversion
A "Liliputin" is defined by its brevity and its ability to recontextualize power. By stripping the quote of its original speaker (Frodo Baggins) and re-attributing it to Vito Corleone, the "Ring" ceases to be a magical artifact. Instead, it becomes a metaphor for the Crown of the Underworld. It represents the "Family Business" which, like the One Ring, is both a source of absolute power and a corrupting, heavy burden that cannot easily be cast aside.
2. Thematic Overlap: The Reluctant Sovereign
The brilliance of this specific entry lies in the shared trajectory of the two characters:
The Weight of Destiny: Both Frodo and Vito are "chosen" by circumstances. Frodo inherits the Ring from Bilbo; Vito assumes power out of necessity to protect his neighbors and family from Don Fanucci.
The Loss of "The Shire": For Frodo, the cost is the loss of his simple life in the Shire. For Vito, it is the loss of his dream for Michael to become a "Senator Corleone" or "Governor Corleone"—a legitimate part of society.
The Inevitability: Gandalf’s response to Frodo ("So do all who live to see such times...") fits perfectly into the fatalistic world of the Mafia. In both worlds, once you "wear the ring," you are forever changed.
3. Satire and "Neskazanizy"
In the context of your collection, this text acts as a critique of Modern Machiavellism. It mocks the "Double Standard" (Procrustes) often used by leaders.
By using the words of a hero (Frodo) for a criminal (Corleone), it highlights how powerful figures often use the language of victimhood to justify their actions.
It suggests that the "Aggressor" (referencing your Clausewitz entry) often views themselves as a tragic figure burdened by the necessity of their own violence.
Summary for the Sammlung
Element
Description
Title
Liliputin - The Burden of the Don (The Ring of Power)
Core Text
"I wish the Ring had never come to me, I wish none of this had ever happened ..."
Speaker
Vito Corleone
Symbolism
The Ring as a metaphor for the Sicilian Mafia's "Omert;" and the burden of the Patriarch.
Philosophical Link
Relates to the "Jekyll & Hyde" duality: the family man vs. the cold strategist.
Integration Note
This entry fits perfectly alongside your "Ich luege, also bin ich ..." entry, as both deal with the internal narrative of a leader who has lost their moral compass to the "necessities" of their position.
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