Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment.

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.

It’s when your plans look dead that God’s resurrection power begins to operate in your life in greater measure

When you decide something's right, there's nothing that can stop you from doing it.

My father was often angry when I was most like him.

We can't afford more top-down economics. What we need are policies that will grow and strengthen the middle class.

When the situation is hopeless, there's nothing to worry about.

Not everyone's going to like my music. People might not like my music, because I'm just not their style of music that they like to listen to.

I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who I feel are going to be involved in 2012.

But my hands are in the right place." "Heart," I corrected. "Your heart's in the right place." "Yeah, but my hands are in an even better place." And so they were.

We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East.

Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.