I still don't understand what a sea god would be doing in Atlanta." Leo snorted. "What's a wine god doing in Kansas? Gods are weird.

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 stay cool, and dig all jive, That's the way I stay alive.My motto, as I live and learn, isDig and be dugIn return.

Science never solves a problem without creating ten more

It was always this way: The more people talked, the more they obscured. You didn't need to argue for the truth. You could see it.

I've gained a few pounds around the middle. The only lower body garments I own that still fit me comfortably are towels.

Being formed into a nation takes some doing.

There's only one problem with the hero's journey, it never included women.

All revolutions devour their own children.

My priorities are always going to be my husband and my family now. That's a huge, huge thing.

I like to run, to go down the stairs, I'm one of those kind of people.

That's the most important thing in art: to be aware, pay attention, be inspired - but it should come ultimately from you.