Now i'd like to tell u i did something heroic like stand up against a raging team of fire-breathing horses with only my sword the truth is i ran.

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.

You lost the ability to see beauty in others because your vision got clouded by someone who sold you a fantasy that no one could live up to.

The blessings and grace of God is my greatest wealth.

My mother and my father were very nurturing and wonderful examples of how to live your life. I really had a cool foundation.

There is a timbre of voice that comes from not being heard and knowing / you are not being heard / noticed only by others / not heard for the same reason.

I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.

I've always done everything at my disposal to avoid labeling what I do, or to avoid being labeled myself

Every time I fold the baby's clothes I feel like a giant that got a housekeeping job with a nice family.

The acquisition of riches has been for many men, not an end, but a change, of troubles.

My dad was a class person on and off the field. That's the person I want to be.

Professional politicians like to talk about the value of experience in government. Nuts! The only experience you gain in politics is how to be political.