my sword reappeared in my pocket.yeah, great timing.now i could attack the walls all i wanted.my cell had no bar, no window, not even a door

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.

Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running.

What were we, but kids with apartments and jobs anyway?

This is not politics... it's to protect the innocence of children.

There's no reason to stereotype yourself. Doing math is like going to the gym - it's a workout for your brain and it makes you smarter.

Some of my youthful readers are developing wonderful imaginations. This pleases me.

It is always wiser, where there is a choice, to trust inertia. It is the greatest force in the world.

i will always love you." "no you won't. you'll move on. So will i.

The number of maternal deaths is significantly understated because of a lack of effective data collection both in the US and around the world.

The reason I got a break in Hollywood when I moved here a few years ago is my good buddy, who I was on the beach with when he was a publicist, is now the chairman of HBO.

The taxing power is especially something after which the reformer's finger always itches.