3,416 Quotes by Rick Riordan

You can’t choose your parentage. But you canchoose your legacy.

A steely look of anger flared in my mother’s eyes, and I thought, just maybe, I was leaving her in good hands after all. Her own.

I don't run when my friends need me

Maybe he found a way,' Percy said. ' This is Leo we're talking about. He might come back any minute. Then we can take turns strangling him

But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword. As a mortal, I was never a great fighter or athlete or poet. I only made wine. The people in my village laughed at me. They said I would never amount to anything. Look at me now. Sometimes small things can become very large indeed.

I will tell you a secret, Andiron said. When I whispered into that well, I made a wish. I wanted to be as kind and as good as you, brother. You are perfect.

Wow," Thalia muttered. "Apollo is hot." "He's the sun god," I said."That's not what I meant.

If the world ended the day after tomorrow, I would not go to my death without first knowing I’d done everything I could to save my friend.

Commander Tool Belt" Jason said."Bad Boy Supreme" Piper said."Chef Leo the Tofu Taco Expert."They laughed and told stories about Leo valdez, their best friend. They stayed on the roof until dawn rose, and Piper started to believe they could have a fresh start. It might even be possible to tell a new story in which Leo was still out there.Somewhere...