Hazel blinked. “Two gods had a horse for a kid?” “Long story.

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 bite my bottom lip, trying not to cry. I never cry in front of them.

visionaries lives between 2 extremes

So when I had to make a decision whether I would like to do honors degree course in Islamic studies and Malay studies too, so I thought Islamic studies would be good.

All things as they move toward God are beautiful, and they are ugly as they move away from Him.

Let the bugles sound the Truce of God to the whole world forever.

A man to whom you do a favor will not understand if you say nothing, make no noise, just walk away. You may cause more trouble by refusing a bribe than by accepting it.

If you look at photos of the Gettysburg Address there's a guy off to the right who I think is Keith Richards.

never underestimate your dumbness!!

An earthly kingdom cannot exist without inequality of persons. Some must be free, some serfs, some rulers, some subjects.

When you get into trouble 5,000 miles from home, you've got to have been looking for it.