Rick Riordan Quotes - Page 5

Percy looked at his friends. “I’m getting tired of this guy’s shirt.

He was dressed just like on TV, with lots of silver chains and bracelets, ripped jeans, and a black muscle shirt (Which was kind of stupid, since he didn't have any muscles).

The way Leo figured it, he spent more time crashing than he did flying. If there was a rewards card for frequent crashers, he'd be, like, double platinum level.

Life is only precious because it ends, kid. Take it from a god. You mortals don't know how lucky you are

You will suffer, son of Hades!’
What else is new? Nico thought.

Don't dwell on things. Don't stay in one place too long. It was the only way to stay ahead of sadness.

Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.

Getting something and having the wits to use it...those are two different things.

But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword.

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

Sometimes small things can become very large, indeed.

You have to rise above the squabbling and chaos, and keep believing. You have to always keep your goals in mind.” -Hera, goddess of marriage

Great victory requires great risk.
-Hera

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?

So,’ Nico said, ‘since we’re going to be spending at least a year seeing each other at camp, I think I should clear the air.’ Percy’s smile wavered. ‘What do you mean?

We’re fine.’
A few feet away, Aurum snarled quietly, which meant Nico was lying.

Hope does not leave without being given permission.

But magic is neither good nor evil. It is a tool, like a knife. Is a knife evil? Only if the wielder is evil.

Sometimes wisdom came from strange places, even from giant teenaged goldfish.

He hated when his own advice applied to himself.