Safety from what? Who's after me?" Oh, nobody much," Grover said, obviously still miffed about the donkey comment. "Just the Lord of the Dead and a few of his blood-thirstiest minions.

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.

Everyone has their own purpose on this earth. It's up to you to figure out what your purpose in life is. No one can make that decision for you.

If “Been there, done that” isn’t your mantra, then make haste down your “bucket list.

Some claim that computers will, by 2050, achieve human capabilities. Of course, in some respects they already have.

People don't get through to the essence of you right away - it's always the famous 'girl' or the famous 'girlfriend'. I'd rather be known for myself.

Flying is such a joy. You just want to hoot.

You may have lost your way more than a little bit, but I believe you can find your way back. That's the trick. Finding your way back.

I try to do stuff that I'm more passionate about, more than just like being all over the place doing different sneakers.

Mortals. Everything is so black and white to you.

Man is a talking animal and he will always let himself be swayed by the power of the word. Machines won't change human nature.