Rick Riordan Quotes

Victory must be real. It must be earned. That means it must be rare and difficult, against steep odds, and defeat must be the other.

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Keep moving. Don't get bogged down. Don't think about the bad stuff. Smile and joke even when you don't feel like it.

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Why would you come to Italy to see Spanish steps? That's like going to China for Mexican food, isn't it?

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Who's possessing who now, Casper?

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I mean, I can understand not being as pricey as Percy or Jason, maybe... but am I worth, like, two Franks, or three Franks?

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It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.

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Courage.Hope.Sacrifice.

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i held it up, and tried to channel happy dog thoughts toward Cerberus- Alpo commercials, cute little puppies, fire hydrants.

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Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment.

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Pluto claimed that in ancient times, all humans had been a combination of male and female. Each person had two heads, four arms, four legs. Supposedly, these combo-humans had been so powerful they made the gods uneasy, so Zeus split them in half - man and woman. Ever since, humans had felt incomplete. They spent their whole lives searching for their other halves.

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Always happens with men. They promise friendship. They promise to treat you as an equal. In the end, all they want is to possess you.

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Immortals are constrained by ancient rules. But a hero can go anywhere, challenge anyone, as long as he has the nerve.-Chiron

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Out of every tragedy, he said, comes new strength.

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She let the fear burn inside her like fuel, making her voice even stronger.

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The wind god Favonius had warned him in Croatia: If you let your anger rule you … your fate will be even sadder than mine. But how could his fate be anything but sad? Even if he lived through this quest, he would have to leave both camps forever. That was the only way he would find peace. He wished there was another option – a choice that didn’t hurt like the waters of the Phlegethon – but he couldn’t see one.

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The thing about fate, Magnus: even if we can't change the big picture, our choices can alter the details. That's how we rebel against destiny, how we make our mark. What will you choose to do?

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Your destiny grows clearer, Jason Grace. When the choice comes again- storm or fire- remember me. And do not despair.

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You can tell the future?''More like the future mugs me from time to time.' Rachel said'I speak prophecies. The oracle spirit kind of hijacks me once in a while, and speaks important stuff that doesn't make any sense to anybody. But yeah, the prophecies tell the future.

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Commander Tool Belt Jason said.Bad Boy Supreme Piper said.Chef Leo the Tofu Taco Expert.They laughed and told stories about Leo valdez, their best friend. They stayed on the roof until dawn rose, and Piper started to believe they could have a fresh start. It might even be possible to tell a new story in which Leo was still out there.Somewhere...

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That wasn’t my future I destroyed,’ she assured herself. ‘I make my own future.

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A big sacrifice is coming, and you won't have the courage to make it. That will cost you dearly. It will cost the world dearly.

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Wisdom's daughter walks alone—”“Ella!” Frank stood suddenly. “Maybe it's not the best time

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Twelve minutes. I can give you that.

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Why did adults have to be so thick? They always say 'tell the truth,' and when you do, they don't believe you. What's the point?

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A steely look of anger flared in my mother’s eyes, and I thought, just maybe, I was leaving her in good hands after all. Her own.

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Nico drank from the chalice, then offered it to Jason. You asked me about trust, and taking a risk? Well, here you go, son of Jupiter. How much do you trust me?Frank wasn't sure what Nico was talking about, but Jason didn't hesitate. He took the cup and drank.

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Must’ve been hard on your mom,” Frank said. “I guess we’ll do anything for someone we love.”Hazel squeezed his hand appreciatively. Nico stared at the cobblestones. “Yeah,” he said bitterly. “I guess we will.

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Water liked to be free. Given time, water could overcome any barrier, and it hated to be trapped, just like Percy.

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Because I know you, Percy Jackson. In many ways, you are impulsive, but when it comes to your friends, you are as constant as a compass needle. You are unswervingly loyal, and you inspire loyalty. You are the glue that will unite the seven.

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Us is my favorite people.

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He looked at the silver pocketknife in his hand. An idea came to him – possibly the stupidest, craziest idea he’d had since he thought, Hey, I’ll get Percy to swim in the River Styx! He’ll love me for that!

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He remembered Apollo, smiling and tanned and completely cool in his shades. Thalia had said, He’s hot. He’s the sun god, Percy replied. That’s not what I meant. Why was Nico thinking about that now? The random memory irritated him, made him feel jittery.

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He remembered how nice the kids at Camp Half-Blood had been to him after the war with Kronos. Great job, Nico! Thanks for bringing the armies of the Underworld to save us! Everybody smiled. They all invited him to sit at their table. After about a week, his welcome wore thin. Campers would jump when he walked up behind them. He would emerge from the shadows at the campfire, startle somebody and see the discomfort in their eyes: Are you still here? Why are you here? It didn’t help that immediately after the war with Kronos, Annabeth and Percy had started dating … Nico set down his fartura. Suddenly it didn’t taste so good.

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Piper: it looks like we have hole. Percy: Yeah we've got a dam hole! (LOL-ing) Piper: What! Percy: Inside joke. (still LOL-ing) Piper: Whatever.

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My name is Zia Rashid.

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My understanding of magic is fairly straightforward. Hit enemies with a sword until they’re dead. If they rise again, hit them again. Repeat as necessary. It worked against Set.

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But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. As a mortal, I was never a great fighter or athlete or poet. I only made wine. The people in my village laughed at me. They said I would never amount to anything. Look at me now. Sometimes small things can become very large indeed.

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The wine god sighed. 'Oh Hades if I know. But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. As a mortal, I was never a great fighter or athlete or poet. I only made wine. The people in my village laughed at me. They said I would never amount to anything. Look at me now. Sometimes small things can become very large indeed.' He left me alone to think about that. And as I watched Clarisse and Chris singing a stupid campfire song together, holding hands in the darkness, where they thought nobody could see them, I had to smile.

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The journey is greater than the destination.

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She deserved at least one person who saw her and knew how good she was.

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