but I felt as if I’d just been Photoshopped out of my own book cover. And if there was one thing I wasn’t used to, it was being ignored

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.

You may not be able to understand the world, but you can create your own world with your perception and imagination.

But females in even the most advanced Muslim countries are simply, by law, not the equal of men.

Our power of perseverance is as that of an eagle. We soar above our challengers.

Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.

I just see myself as a human being that's concerned about life.

Life has taught me that the greatest tragedy is not to die too soon but to live too long.

It's too late for preparation when opportunity strikes.

Today... maybe I can take one step on that profoundly complex path to peace.

It's like if you're an astronaut and you've been to the moon, what do you want to do with the rest of your life?

I have always wanted to teach, and coaching is teaching.