Quotes from Rick Riordan

Ask me again, once we defeat Gaea.

I turned to Annabeth and shook my head in exasperation. "Always Hercules. What is it with Hercules?" Annabeth shrugged. "He had a great publicist.

Tyson! Thank the gods, Annabeth is hurt! You thank the gods that she is hurt? he asked, puzzled.

Love and war always go together. They are the peaks of human emotion! Evil and good, beauty and ugliness

Jason always tried to build a good relationship with his team. He'd learned the hard way that if somebody was going to have your back in a fight, it was better if you found some common ground and trusted each other. But Nico wasn't easy to figure out.

Even strength has to bow down to wisdom sometimes.

I mean, five gods in one stomach—dang. That's enough for doubles tennis, including a ref. They'd been down there so long, they were probably hoping Kronos would swallow down a deck of cards or a Monopoly game.

Piper was maybe the most impressive. She fenced with the giantess Periboia, sword against sword. Despite the fact that her opponent was five times larger, Piper seemed to be holding her own. The goddess Aphrodite floated around them on a small white cloud, strewing rose petals in the giantess's eyes and calling encouragement to Piper. 'Lovely, my dear. Yes, good. Hit her again!

My glowing form was so heavy, its feet sank into the top of the tank. "Sekhmet!" I yelled. The lioness whirled and snarled, trying to locate my voice. "Up here, kitty!" I called. She spotted me and her ears went back. "Horus?" 'Unless you know another guy with a falcon head.

Knowledge of any value can't be given. It must be sought and earned

I must admit I'm impressed, Sadie. You controlled your magic and controlled Isis. And you, Carter, did well turning into a lizard.

No, I said. I choose the prophecy. It will be about me. Why are you saying that? she cried. You want to be responsible for the whole world? It was the last thing I wanted, but I didn't say that. I knew I had to step up and claim it. I can't let Nico be in any more danger, I said. I owe that much to his sister. I…let them both down. I'm not going to let that poor kid suffer any more.

Poseidon held out his arms and gave me a hug. I realized, a little embarrassed, that I'd never actually hugged my dad before. He was warm—like a regular human—and he smelled of a salty beach and fresh sea air.

In the beginning. I wasn't there.

I should throw you off this building minus the flying horse and see how heroic you sound on the way down.

In case you're wondering, Old York looks absolutely nothing like New York. It looks older. Magnus Chase, master of description. You're welcome.

Whoa, boy, he told himself. Golden Rule for Demigods: Thou shalt not Hokey Pokey with psychos.

Julius told me how much you'd grown, but I couldn't believe it. Carter, I bet you're shaving—" "Mom." "—and dating girls—" "Mom!" Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?

I'd been to the British museum before. In fact I've been in more museums than I like to admit—it makes me sound like a total geek. [That's Sadie in the background, yelling I am a total geek. Thanks, Sis.]

I don't like you two going off on you won. Just remember: behave. If I hear about any funny business, I will ground you until the Styx freezes over.

Coach Hedge shouted, 'Let the movie star go, you big ugly cupcake! Or I'm gonna plant my hoof right up your...

Iris] squeezed his hand. Don't lose hope, Frank. Rainbows always stand for hope.

Annabeth looked at me. We have to get out of here. You think I want to be in the girls' restroom? I mean the ship, Percy! We have to get off the ship. Smells bad, Tyson agreed. And dogs eat all the eggs. Annabeth is right. We must leave the restroom and the ship.

Yes,' she said. 'The Great Prophecy has begun.' Pandemonium broke out.