Hubris means deadly pride. Thinking you can do things better than anyone else.

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.

Never trust he who trusts everyone.

Most of the time, our enquiries are triggered by desires to corroborate what we think it is, rather than the genuine desire to know." - Anishka (Pg 177)

Yes, but don't forget I also have the luxury of the worlds finest band when it gets lonely.

In this life all that I have is my word and my balls and I do not break them for nobody.

It takes a whole Bible to make a whole Christian.

Most search committees use me.

Woman gives herself as a prize to the weak and as a prop to the strong and no man ever has what he should.

It’s not really pressure, unless you’re not prepared.

Only puny secrets need protection. Big discoveries are protected by public incredulity.

I don't believe in reincarnation, and I didn't believe in it when I was a hamster.