Rick Riordan Quotes

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.

Oh, did you expect me to play fair?" Cupid laughed. "I am the god of love. I am never fair.

You have to rise above the squabbling and chaos, and keep believing. You have to always keep your goals in mind.” -Hera, goddess of marriage

Why can't you place a blessing like that on us?" I asked. "It only works on wild animals." "So it would only affect Percy," Annabeth reasoned. "Hey!" I protested.

She wanted me to betray you guys, and I was like, 'Pfft, right, I'm gonna listen to a face in the potty sludge'.

Wisdom's daughter walks alone, The mark of Athena burns through Rome.

Hello, Hazel Levesque.

Yours in demigodishness, and all that. Peace out!

This is Annabeth,” Jason said. “Uh, normally she doesn't judo-flip people.

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

Lots of death, huh? Personally, I'm trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun!

You're cute when you're worried, your eyebrows get all scrunched together.

This is Buford,” Leo announced. “You name your furniture?” Frank asked.

Percy: Don't I get a kiss for luck? It's kind of a tradition, right? Annabeth: Come back alive, Seaweed Brain. Then we'll see.

Rachel: They asked me a lot of questions about you. I played dumb. Annabeth: Was it hard?

Hestia shook her head. "I am here because when all else fails, when all the other mighty gods have gone off to war, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the last Olympian

I still don't understand what a sea god would be doing in Atlanta." Leo snorted. "What's a wine god doing in Kansas? Gods are weird.

I had a crush on Percy," Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret.

Until she met the exploding statue, Annabeth thought she was prepared for anything.

I can see the stars again m'lady.

Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest.

I am never, ever, going to make things easy for you, Seaweed Brain. Get used to it.

Our problems started in Dallas, when the fire-breathing sheep destroyed the King Tut exhibit.

I'd missed Annabeth probably more than I wanted to admit.

Yeah, well,” Nico said, “not giving people a second thought…that can be dangerous.

No hero is above fear, Percy. And you have risen above every hero. - Poseidon

Great victory requires great risk. -Hera

The forge looked like a steam-powered locomotive had smashed into the Greek Parthenon and they had fused together.

Percy scowled. "I-I know you." Nico raised his eyebrows. "Do you?

For the rest of my life I would always be thinking about her. She would always be my biggest what if. -Perseus Jackson

He scowled at Jason. "And please, I don't like being touched. Don't ever grab me again.

He [Percy] pleaded with those sea-green eyes, like a cute baby seal that needed help. Piper wondered how Annabeth ever won an argument with this guy.

Grover: It’s a very sweet love story. I get misty-eyed every time I play it. So does Percy, but I think that’s because he’s laughing at me.

Nothing lasts forever. But the thing is, you can reuse some. Use your mind. - Leo's Mother, The Lost Hero

He was slumped over, blood trickling from the side of his mouth. I shook his furry hip, thinking, No! Even if you are half barnyard animal, you're my best friend and I don't want you to die!

Life is only precious because it ends, kid.

That is exactly how people beat Chinese handcuffs. They turn into iguanas.

Zoë threw up her hands in exasperation. "I hate this language. It changes too often!

Behold!" Percy shouted. "The god's chosen beverage. Tremble before the horror of Diet Coke!

Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies

I have more ideas than I'll ever be able to write in five lifetimes.