The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

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.

Cause I lit him on fire, ” I shrugged and brushed dust from my pants.

Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable.

Let thy virtue be too high for the familiarity of names, and if thou must speak of it, be not ashamed to stammer about it.

Emotions will either serve or master, depending on who is in charge.

Ruben V is the keeper of the flame of the San Antonio vibe

When intelligent and sensible people despise knowledge in their old age, it is only because they have asked too much of it and of themselves.

I think everybody you know, we all have a sense of humor and I'm not one to take myself too seriously.

Health is not a condition of matter, but of Mind; nor can the material senses bear reliable testimony on the subject of health.

Do you know why I stopped being Delight, my brother? I do. There are things not in your book. There are paths outside this garden.

Bare twigs in April enhance our pleasure; We know the good time is yet to come.... Bare twigs in Autumn are signs for sadness; We feel the good time is well-nigh past.