As a magician, you must think about chaos and order. Those are the two forces that control the universe.

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.

Your posture is the key to your personal and professional foundation.

They suppress the truth rather than take the consequence of telling it, and in so doing prove themselves a part of the human family.

If you aren't outraged, then you just aren't paying attention

We don't have enough time to premeditate all our actions.

There are occasions when the general belief of the people, even though it be groundless, works its effect as sure as truth itself.

Thought paceth like a hoary sage, but imagination hath wings as an eagle.

I'm a fan of things I can get done fast! It feels awesome because it heats up in your hand, and leaves your skin tingly and clean.

The real story of the settlement of the West was work, not conquest

The characters of man's heart, blotted and confounded as they are with dissembling, lying, counterfeiting, and erroneous doctrines, are legible only to him that searcheth hearts.