I don’t define myself by the boys who may or may not like me.

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.

In every person, there is a doer and a devil. With every passing days, the doer dies and a devil has to rise.

No man is a man until he has been a soldier.

I stare out at the real world projected on the windows

Before you can win, you must begin.

Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.

A beautiful blossom is a fleeting thing It stays for a moment and then takes wing: With special rays we catch it ere flight So all may enjoy the beautiful sight.

This is my philosophy: I prefer to stay out of the public eye. I love freedom.

You can't get back what you've lost, What's important now is "What is it that you still have. —Jimbei

A beautiful print is a thing in itself, not just a halfway house on the way to the page.

I am still hopeful. A falcon, Time. But the coincidence is probably accidental.