Gotham, Season 1

Carmine Falcone:
Pepper was sacrificed so that the people of Gotham would see swift justice done, so they can feel safe and secure.

Jim Gordon:
And that matters so much to you.

Carmine Falcone:
Of course. I'm a businessman. You can't have organized crime without law and order. I love this city, and I see it going to hell. But I won't let it fall apart without a fight.

Jim Gordon:
You make a life of crime sound very noble.

Carmine Falcone:
You have a hard head, James, just like your father. Don't be self-righteous. Don't be arrogant.

Jim Gordon:
You want me to keep quiet about all this?

Carmine Falcone:
Gotham is on a knife edge. What do you suppose bringing down City Hall and the police force will do, even if you could? Would it make things better?