Quotes from Rick Riordan

I mentally began composing a list of words that began with F: Frey. Father. False. Friend. Frick. Frack. And some others.

You understand there's no such thing as a little death prophecy, right? - Sam

We all do, kid. People have destructive impulses. Some of us want to see the world in ruins just for the fun of it... even if we're ruined along with it.

Like your zodiac sign? Percy asked. 'I'm a Leo. 'No, stupid,' Leo said. I'm a Leo. You're a Percy.

Annabeth]I might have a plan. It'll be your turn to keep Serapis distracted.' Sadie frowned. 'Did I mention I'm out of magic?' 'That's okay,' Annabeth said. 'How are you at bluffing, lying and trash-talking?' Sadie raised an eyebrow. 'I've been told those are my most attractive qualities.' 'Excellent,' Annabeth said. 'Then it's time I taught you some Greek.

Staying silent, staying away from him... that was the hardest thing I've ever done.

Armed with my sword and wand, I was all set for a stroll through the swamp to look for a hungry monster. Oh, joy!

You mean a bad heel? I said. Couldn't I just, like, wear something besides sandals? No offense. -Percy

Mark my words, nothing smells worse than burned scorpion.

Leo got up and brushed himself off. I hate that guy. He offered Jason his arm like they should go skipping together.I`m Dylan. I`m so cool, I want to date myself, but I can`t figure out how! You want to date me instead? You`re so lucky! Leo Jason said You`re weird

For once, I didn't look back.

Dude!" Percy stuffed a cookie in his mouth. His eyes rolled up in ecstasy. "Apollo, you're the best. I take back almost everything I've said about you." "It's quite all right," I assured him. "Wait…what do you mean almost?

Things will work out - maybe just not the way you plan

One the next corner stood a cinder block restaurant with a hand-painted sign that read CHICKEN & WAFFLES. There was a queue of twenty people outside. "You Americans have the strangest taste. What planet is this?

We'de have to get in and get out the hard way; and if we made a mistake, there was no telling what sort of curse we'de unleash: monster guardians, plagues, fires, exploding donkeys(don't laugh; they're bad news).

people saw what they wanted to see. They didn't need the Mist to warp their perceptions.

Thank Artemis, it is you! That little scar on your lip--you tried to eat a stapler when you were two! ... Hedge nodded like he approved of Jason's taste. Staplers--excellent source of iron.

Annabeth finished her note and folded the napkin. On the outside, she wrote: Connor, Give this to Rachel. Not a prank. Don't be a moron. Love, Annabeth

Sometimes you lie to deceive people. Sometimes you lie because you need the lie to become the truth

Everybody loves to show up at the party once all the hard work is done.

Bianca di Angelo shivered. That explains Nico, you remember last summer, those guys who tried to attack us in the alley in DC? And that bus driver, Nico said. The one with the ram's horns. I *told* you that was real.

It was almost enough to make me turn vegetarian, except for the pesky fact that I loved cheeseburgers.

They have gone missing? No, no, no, no, no, no, no No, et cetera

If somebody offers you Hapi pills, just say no!