Some risks are worth taking, even if it means losing a life.

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.

When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.

My heart is so smallit's almost invisible.How can You place such big sorrows in it?"Look, " He answered, "your eyes are even smaller, yet they behold the world.

To really appreciate architecture, you may even need to commit a murder.

Love does not conquer all.

Never lose heart in the power of the gospel.

It is my belief that if you have children and you serve overseas, that if you should die, your children should get a free education.

O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees. Thy starlight on the Western Seas.

If you're not a Christian, you're going to hell. It's not unloving to say that. it's unloving not to say that.

I couldn't believe I hit .342. I hit .333 one month in Triple-A. Otherwise, I hit .279 in the minor leagues. I'm proud of myself.

I must not be selfless: develop a sense of self. A solidness that can't be attacked.