Quotes About Vulnerability

Then she did something that really surprised me. She blinked back tears and put out her arms. I stepped forward and hugged her. Butterflies started turning my stomach into a mosh pit. Hey, it's... it's okay. I patted her back. I was aware of everything in the room. I felt like I could read the tiniest print on any book on the shelves. Annabeth's hair smelled like lemon soap. She was shivering.

For what it's worth: trust your feelings. I can't promise that you'll never get hurt again, but I can promise you the risk is worth it.

Too bad Jason wasn't a metal automaton. At least then Leo would have some idea of how to help his best friend. But with humans … Leo felt helpless. They broke way too easily.

Heroes like you always have a weak spot. We just have to find it, and then we can kill you. Won't that be lovely? Have a cheese 'n' Wiener!

She had to face the fact that she couldn't protect everyone she loved. She couldn't solve every problem.

When he pulled away, he smiled kindly at me. I felt so good, I'll admit I teared up a little. I guess until that moment I hadn't allowed myself to realize just how terrified I had been the last few days. Dad- Shhh, he said. No hero is above fear, Percy. And you have risen above every hero. Not even Hercules-

Chiron probably wanted me to say, Heck it wa nothing. I eat hellhounds for breakfast. But I didn't feel like lying.

The taller they are, the longer they fall.

Annabeth's hand slipped into mine. Under different circumstances I would've been embarrassed, but here in the dark I was glad to know where she was. It was about the only thing I was sure of.

They'd welcomed him aboard their ship. Nico had never allowed himself the luxury of friends, but the crew of the Argo II was as close as he'd ever come. The idea of any of them dying made him feel empty – like he was back in the giants' bronze jar, alone in the dark, subsisting only on sour pomegranate seeds.

Maybe it's time you come out of the shadows

No man may be completely invulnerable.

Valdez, said Coach Hedge with surprising gentleness. Let me take the wheel. You've been steering for two hours. Two hours? Yeah. Give me the wheel. Coach? Yeah, kid? I can't unclench my hands.

Nico didn't respond. He'd never had anyone talk to him this openly before, except maybe for Hazel. He felt like he was watching a flock of birds settle on a field. One loud sound might startle them away.

People liked to be seen, even if it's by the cold, cruel eyes of fate.

They'd seen his deepest secrets. They knew who he was, what he was. But they didn't seem to care. No … they cared more. They weren't judging him. They were concerned.

Even the bravest can fall.

No hero is above fear.

Remember what it's like to be human.

Is there anything more embarrassing than sailing into battle with half-finished figureheads? -Loki

I realized that anyone who dared to hurt me would suffer his full wrath, and Walt wasn't going to hold him back.

I give you my heart I mean metaphorically Put away that knife

Tyrants are not easy to oppose or walk away from, especially when you depend on them for everything.

Alex promised to keep watch. At least I think that's what she said. She could have announced I'll invite Loki into camp and kill you all in your sleep! HAHAHAHA! and I still would've passed out.