Rick Riordan quotes
If there's one thing I've learned over the eons, it's that you can't give up on your family, no matter how tempting they make it. 
It's hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life feels like one. 
You might as well ask an artist to explain his art, or ask a poet to explain his poem. It defeats the purpose. The meaning is only clear thorough the search. 
People are more difficult to work with than machines. And when you break a person, he can't be fixed. 
Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment. 
There is always a way out for those clever enough to find it. 
Being a hero doesn't mean you're invincible. It just means that you're brave enough to stand up and do what's needed. Rick Riordan Humor quotes ⇑
Humor Quotes
Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face. 
It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality. 
I'm Dylan. I'm so cool. I want to date myself, but I don't know how! You want to date me instead? You're so lucky! 
I'd love to tell you I had some deep revelation on my way down, that I came to terms with my own mortality, laughed in the face of death, et cetera. The truth? My only thought was: Aaaaggghhhhh! 
I felt like one of Apollo's sacred cows- slow, dumb, and bright red. 
I love New York. You can pop out of the Underworld in Central Park, hail a taxi, head down Fifth Avenue with a giant hellhound loping behind you, and nobody even looks at you funny. 
Right... We're going to the Land of the Dead and I shouldn't think negative. 
The meeting was like a war council with donuts. Then again, back at Camp Half-Blood they used to have their most serious discussions around the Ping-Pong table in the rec room with crackers and Cheez Whiz, so Percy felt right at home. 
Please, Percy... change your clothes. You smell like you've been run over by an electric horse. 
"I will deny I ever said this, of course, but the gods need heroes. They always have. Otherwise, we would not keep you annoying little brats around." "I feel so wanted. Thanks." 
"Five syllables," Apollo said, counting them on his fingers. "That would be real bad." Rick Riordan Short quotes ⇑
Short Quotes
Humans see what they want to see. 
You must forge your own path for it to mean anything. 
And it was pretty much the best underwater kiss of all time. 
It's useless to lecture a human. 
You drool when you sleep. 
Vulcan? I don't even like Star Trek! All Rick Riordan quotes ⇑
Be careful of love. It'll twist your brain around and leave you thinking up is down and right is wrong.
But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword.
Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.
Where's the glory in repeating what others have done?
If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.
What about a compromise? I'll kill them first, and if it turns out they were friendly, I'll apologize.
But magic is neither good nor evil. It is a tool, like a knife. Is a knife evil? Only if the wielder is evil.
"I had a crush on Percy," Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret."
Annabeth pressed her lips to Percy's ear. “I love you.” She wasn't sure he could hear her-but if they died, she wanted those to be her last words.
Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?
I don't define myself by the boys who may or may not like me
You deal with mythological stuff for a few years, you learn that paradises are usually places where you get killed.
Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.
The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.
You're not getting away from me. Never again.
Survive first. Figure out crayon drawing of destiny later.
Percy (to Annabeth): If I was going to pick one person in the world to reattach my head, I'd pick you. Silena: Awww ... Percy, that is so sweet! Annabeth: Shut up, Silena.
He was slumped over, blood trickling from the side of his mouth. I shook his furry hip, thinking, No! Even if you are half barnyard animal, you're my best friend and I don't want you to die!
"Apollo?” I guessed... He put a finger to his lips. “I'm incognito. Call me Fred.” A god named Fred?
Your uncle... has always had a flair for dramatic exits. I think he would've done well as the god of theater.
You're pretty smug, Lord Ares, for a guy who runs from Cupid statues.
Down in the water, Octavian yelled, “Get me out of here! I'll kill you!” “Tempting,” Percy called down.
"The rivalry ends here," Percy said. "I love you, Wise Girl."
"Um, dad?" I called "How's it going?" "Percy!" Annabeth whispered. "We're in a hurry!
So your brother is a winged horse. But you're also my half-brother, which means all the flying horses in the world are my...You know what? Lets' forget it.
'You will suffer, son of Hades!' What else is new? Nico thought.
She grabbed his face and pulled him into a kiss, which effectively shut him up.
"Different elevator music was playing since my last visit-that old disco song "Stayin' Alive." A terrifying image flashed through my mind of Apollo in bell-bottom pants and a slinky silk shirt.
Nico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest.
"This is Buford,” Leo announced. “You name your furniture?” Frank asked.
That was so completely unfair that I told Tantalus to go chase a donut, which didn't help his mood.
I've been waiting a long time for a quest, seaweed brain," she said. "Athena is no fan of Poseidon, but if you're going to save the world, I'm the best person to keep you from messing up."
"You know what would help this boy?" Demeter mused. "Farming." Persephone rolled her eyes. "Mother-" "Six months behind a plow. Excellent character building."
"Hmm...” Jason snapped his fingers. “I can call a friend for a ride.” Percy raised his eyebrows. “Oh, yeah? Me too. Let's see whose friend gets here first."
You promised, Seaweed brain. We would not get separated! Ever again!
"We've arrived,” Leo announced. “Time to Split.” Frank groaned. “Can we leave Valdez in Croatia?"
Back in my day, we died all the time, and we liked it!
I don't recommend shadow travel if you're scared of: a) The dark b) Cold shivers up your spine c) Strange noises d) Going so fast you feel like your face is peeling off, In other words, I thought it was awesome.
Look," Percy continued, "I know I'm new here. I know you guys don't like to mention the massacre in the nineteen eighties-" "He mentioned it!" one of the ghosts whimpered.
She wanted me to betray you guys, and I was like, 'Pfft, right, I'm gonna listen to a face in the potty sludge'.