There is nothing in GFII to indicate the family's decline.
The remark about the Roman Empire referred to the loyalty, integrity, and continuity of that Empire at its height and how Michael's style of governance imperiled that integrity and continuity inthe Corleone family.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
