Quotes from Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid

Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.

Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself.

It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.

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?

Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?