If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.

Victory must be real. It must be earned. That means it must be rare and difficult, against steep odds, and defeat must be the other.

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

No,’ Nico said. ‘Getting a second life is one thing. Making it a better life, that’s the trick.’ As soon as he said it, Nico realized he could’ve been talking about himself. He decided not to bring that up.

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

Fear can't be reasoned with. Neither can hate. They're like love. They're almost identical emotions.

Keep moving. Don't get bogged down. Don't think about the bad stuff. Smile and joke even when you don't feel like it.

A wind that blows aimlessly is no good to anyone.

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