I told Tantalus to go chase a doughnut.

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.

It's normal to shy away from illness and death. It's natural to gravitate toward laughter and life.

Every ten years there is a new generation of actors.

Zen Buddhism does not preach. Sermons remain words. It waits until people feel stifled and insecure, driven by a secret longing.

I think most people know inherently that good wins.

Let us not play at kittly-benders. There is a solid bottom everywhere.

Art and life ought to be hurriedly remarried and brought to live together.

People who shut their eyes to reality simply invite their own destruction.

I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign.

Let frugality and industry be our virtues.

I felt pretty comfortable with Westerns, apart from the fact I couldn't ride.