And if someone doesn’t believe in any afterlife?” I asked. Walt gave me a sad look. “Then that’s what they experience.

Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.

I try not to think. It interferes with being nuts" - Leo Valdez

I try very hard to be annoying. Don’t insult my ability to annoy.

"We're staying together," he promised. "You're not getting away from me. Never again."

Narcissus turned and scowled at Leo. “Who are you?” “I’m the Super-sized McShizzle, man!” Leo said. “I’m Leo Valdez, bad boy supreme. And the ladies love a bad boy.

This is Leo. I'm the... What's my title? Am I like, admiral, or captain, or..." "Repair boy." "Very funny, Piper.

Survive first. Figure out crayon drawing of destiny later.

You must forge your own path for it to mean anything.

Leo: Rainbows. Very macho. Annabeth: Butch is our best equestrian, he gets along great with the pegasi. Leo: Rainbows, ponies... Butch: I'm gonna toss you off this chariot.

It's always hard to wrap up a series. The longer I spend with the characters, the more they become like friends.

I can't worry about everything at once, Elend thought with determination. I just have to trust. Trust in myself and keep going.

Duties are what make life most worth living. Lacking them you are not necessary to anyone.

A bad workman quarrels with the man who calls him that.

Perhaps there is no greater issue facing contemporary women than the choices they must make about balancing home and work.

It's easy to be a one-hit wonder. It's hard to stay relevant for more than a few years.

I love Simon Cowell, he's a dear friend.

I don't want to be ignorant in my daughter's eyes.

I consider wisdom supernatural because it isn't taught by men but is a gift from God.

I am hoping for better times. That's how you know us hapless gardeners - by our dirty fingernails and our absurd, unquenchable optimism about next year.

Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. A good laugh makes us better friends with ourselves and everybody around us.