Percy: I thought I’d lost my mom forever, and I was stuck on a hill in a thunderstorm fighting this huge bull dude while Grover was passed out wailing. “Food!” It was terrifying, man.

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.

Silena appeared out of the woods, her sword drawn. Her Aphrodite armour was pink and red, colour coordinated to match her clothes and makeup. She looked like Guerilla Warfare Barbie.

You know how teachers tell you the magic word is 'please'? That's not true. The magic word is 'puke'. It will get you out of class faster than anything else.

Travis: The Aphrodite kids were ripping each other’s clothes and throwing lipstick and jewellery. It was like a rabid herd of wild Bratz.

Isn't it mysterious to begin a new journal like this? I can run my fingers through the fresh clean pages but I cannot guess what the writing on them will be.

Life is transition.

Maybe you’re so good at listening that you have no idea when to speak.” ~Braeden

If the pleasures we seek are not permanent, then how important are they?

Keep your blood clean, your body lean, and your mind sharp.

"Women," he said in disgust. I wasn't sure whether we was referring to me or nuns.

During the race, we lose 2-4 kilos of liquids.

Power! Did you ever hear of men being asked whether other souls should have power or not? It is born in them.

I went to India, lived, and studied.

The person who does not believe in miracles surely makes it certain that he or she will never take part in one.