Sometimes, it takes us a while to appreciate something new, something that might change us for the better.

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.

246. Become yourself

Words have an immeasurable impact, they can either build or destroy so be careful of your words.

Why does it hurt so much? Why does it have to hurt?

Our civilization is flinging itself to pieces. Stand back from the centrifuge.

Truth is always strange, stranger than fiction.

Being part of a community of writers is huge. I really think that's why people go to MFA programs.

Is it life, I ask, is it even prudence, To bore thyself and bore the students?

In a way, this kind of insight or recognition often permeates the way I think of character, how I plot action, and the way in which I use imagery, seeing binaries as false.

Learning is a process whereby a human being, or group, or organization, or society comes to understand and embody nature's patterns.

Without prosperous local economies, the people have no power and the land no voice.