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Quotes About Trust

I picked up Pandora's jar. The spirit of Hope fluttered inside, trying to warm the cold container. Hestia, I said, I give this to you as an offering. The goddess tilted her head. I am the least of the gods. Why would you trust me with this? You're the last Olympian, I said. And the most important. And why is that, Percy Jackson? Because Hope survives best at the hearth, I said. Guard it for me, and I won't be tempted to give up again.
~ Rick Riordan
Then something occurred to me. Get closer, I told Blackjack. He whinnied in protest. Just within shouting distance, I said. I need to talk to the statue. Now I'm sure you've lost it, boss, Blackjack said
~ Rick Riordan
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.
~ Rick Riordan
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.
~ Rick Riordan
Your former friend Luke Poseidon corrected. He once promised things like that. He was Hermes's pride and joy. Just bear that in mind Percy. Even the bravest can fall.
~ Rick Riordan
No one can hate you more than someone who used to love you.
~ Rick Riordan
What did he say? Hazel asked. With the cussing removed? He said he can get us to the top, Percy replied.
~ Rick Riordan
The thing about talking swords…it's hard to tell when they're kidding. They have no facial expressions. Or faces.
~ Rick Riordan
Paul patted Mrs. O'Leary's snout. The living room shook —BOOM, BOOM, BOOM—which either meant a SWAT team was breaking down the door or Mrs. O'Leary was wagging her tail. I couldn't help but smile.
~ Rick Riordan
Don't worry, kid. Blitz brought out the silken cord. This rope can't be weakened. And Hearthstone's right. We might as well tie it to one another for safety. That way if we fall, Sam said, We'll fall together. Sold, I said, trying to tamp down my anxiety. I love dying with friends.
~ Rick Riordan
Hey. Leo grinned, which was unnerving in the flames, his teeth like molten silver ingots. I told you I had a plan. When are you going to trust me? And by the way- I love you guys. Festus claw opened, and Jason and Piper fell. Jason had no strengh to stop it. He held on to Piper as she cried Leo's name, and they plummeted earthward.
~ Rick Riordan
Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. If the others found out- If the others found out, Jason said, you'd have that many more people to back you up, and to unleash the fury of the gods on anybody who gives you trouble.
~ Rick Riordan
Who wants us? Bianca demanded. Because if you think you'll get a ransom, you're wrong. We don't have any family. Nico and I— Her voice broke a little. We've got no one but each other.
~ Rick Riordan
Oh, obviously," Reyna said. "Without you, I doubt Percy could find his way out of a paper bag." "True," Annabeth agreed.
~ Rick Riordan
Mugged by my own mother.
~ Rick Riordan
I guess we're even,Sadie.First,Walt and I rushed off to save you in London.Then,you and Walt rushed off to save me.The only one who got shafted on both deals was Walt.Poor guy gets hauled all over the world pulling us out of trouble
~ Rick Riordan
I need to talk to Clarisse, Annabeth said. I stared at her as if she'd just said I need to eat a large, smelly boot. What for?
~ Rick Riordan
Sadie got up and kissed Amos on the forehead. "Leave it to us, Uncle. I've got a plan." "That," I said, "sounds like very bad news.
~ Rick Riordan
I TOLD MY NEW FRIENDS I was allergic to dismemberment. They just laughed and herded me toward the combat arena. This is why I don't like making new friends.
~ Rick Riordan
I rested my hand on Will's shoulder. 'Don't worry. We'll be back by dawn.' His mouth trembled ever so slightly. 'How can you be sure?' 'I'm the sun god,' I said, trying to muster more confidence than I felt. 'I always return at dawn.
~ Rick Riordan
Aphrodite: Pfft. That's not the point. Follow your heart. Percy: But... I don't know where it's going. My heart, I mean.
~ Rick Riordan
Frank, how did you do that? Jason yelled. Frank's head swam with pain. He forced himself not to pass out. I'm the ranking Roman officer, he said. They- uh, they don't recognize you. Sorry. Jason grimaced, but he didn't look particularly surprised. How can we help?
~ Rick Riordan
I turned to Thalia. 'I'll hold the flower while you beat up the thief?' She sighed. 'Fine. Let's go catch this jerk.
~ Rick Riordan
No, no, I never mess around.
~ Rick Riordan