"They turned these things into countless little stories and propagated them everywhere," as if you're not normal if you don't question authority!
Questioning authority, questioning tradition, results in losing reverence and becoming more self-centered.
When their interests were at stake, their first thought might not have been about the family's welfare but their own personal gains!
They might also doubt whether Paul's decisions were right and whether he had some ulterior motives behind his actions.
Such situations were not rare within the Pasiletto Family; they were a large criminal organization operating many illicit businesses.
Smuggling, arms dealing, flesh trade, drugs, gambling, and now even alcohol!
It was impossible for everyone to earn the same profit from the businesses they ran, which inevitably led to disagreements and dissatisfaction.