Quotes from Rick Riordan

The smallest seedlings, Demeter often told me, grow into century oaks.

Stand your ground! Stheno yelled. I've got free samples!

If she was looking for me, I did not want to be found. She was scary.

And, Bianca, come with me. I would like to speak with you. What about me? Nico asked.

Why are we being chased by evil espresso drinks?!

If you have ever tried to walk while immersed in a swift stream, you know how difficult it is. Also, if you have tried it, then may I ask why?

Before I could do anything rash, a familiar voice behind me said, Hello, Sadie. The other girls let out a collective gasp. My pulse quickened from slow walk to fifty-meter-dash. I turned and found that-yes, indeed-the god Anubis had crashed our dance.

She would always be my biggest what if.

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

All we can do, child, is follow our destiny.

Let's have a good clean three-legged death race.

Whasthat! Um ... those are the toilets.

Athena always, always has a plan.

During their separation, something had happened to Annabeth's feelings. They'd grown painfully intense-like she'd been forced to withdraw from a life-saving medication. Now she wasn't sure which was more excruciating-living with that horrible absence, or being with him again.

Dang! Snake people know how to make bundt cake.

Mini-Hedge would stomp around on Buford's top, randomly saying things like "CUT THAT OUT!" "I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" and the ever-popular "PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!

You guys are so... dark. Even if I used flash, I'm not sure it would come out. Y-yeah, Percy managed. You guys aren't photogenic.

You can't call a ninja lord dweeb.

ZEUS SUX and TYPHOEUS WUZ HERE.

I imagined loading the God of the Sea into a taxi and taking him to the Upper East Side.

The good thing is Jason and I both outrank you so we can both tell you to shut up.

Leo grabbed the neasrest thing he could find- a Porta-Potty seat- and threw it at the face. Leve me alone!

Father just needed someone to blame. So of course he picked the handsomest, most talented, hopelessly awesome god. Artemis made a gagging gesture.

Enchiladas! Grover said. I wasn't sure where that came from, but it didn't seem to help much.