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

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.

All worthwhile endeavours begin in your thoughts, and focusing your thoughts appropriately will increase your chances of success.

Live life, love life.

I act with my gut instincts.

I took a straight picture that made me look like a thirty-year-old Italian who'd kill anybody who said something against his mother.

Man is known to be a selfish, as well as a social being.

If it's dangerous to talk to yourself, it's probably even dicier to listen.

Always act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbour.

The Greatest evils inflicted by man over the face of the Earth are wrought not by the self-seekers, the pleasure lovers, or the merely amoral, but by the fervent devotees of ethical principles.

Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration.

Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make