Um," Grover said. "Percy?" "Yeah?" "I thought you'd want to know." "Yeah?" "Cerberus? He's saying we've got ten seconds to pray to the god of our choice.After that...well...he's hungry.

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.

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.

Ones best success comes after their greatest disappointments.

The United States is democratic because its people live in conformity. It is the perfect country for mice.

I don't like celebrity programmes - but I do like programmes about how ideas are formed and evolve.

I didn't advocate invasion...I wasn't asked.

I would love to say how nice it is to see you again, but that would be a lie. And I am nothing if not honest.

This concern which interests us more than anything else: the blurring of the distinction between art and life.

Bach is the beginning and end of all music.

Becoming active is the key remedy for depression.

No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will seriously cramp his style.