“ Back in medieval times, " I said, "we used oil of vitriol for its healing properties. No doubt that's why Commodus had some in his infirmary. Today we call it sulfuric acid."Meg flinched. "Isn't that… Rick Riordan
“ Silena appeared out of the woods, her sword drawn. Her Aphrodite armour was pink and red, colour coordinated to match her clothes and makeup. She looked like Guerilla Warfare Barbie. Rick Riordan
“ Percy: I thought I’d lost my mom forever, and I was stuck on a hill in a thunderstorm fighting this huge bull dude while Grover was passed out wailing. “Food!” It was terrifying, man. Rick Riordan
“ Dear Meg," I said. "I can't be sure about Lityerses. But I think we must try. We only fail when we stop trying. Rick Riordan
“ I tell aspiring writers that you have to find what you MUST write. When you find it, you will know, because the subject matter won’t let you go. It’s not enough to write simply because you think it wo… Rick Riordan
“ Flirting with random women in a tavern? That sounds like Helios. Well, it sounds like most of the gods, actually. Rick Riordan
“ I was trying to do you a favor, you silly woman. A few more hours in the fire, and your baby boy would have been immortal! He would’ve grown into a fine young god and brought you eternal honor. Now yo… Rick Riordan
“ Eventually, Krysomallos would be skinned for his fleece, which became known as the Golden Fleece, which means I am related to a sheepskin rug.This is why you don't want to think too hard about who you… Rick Riordan
“ Then Thalia Grace became their leader and started recruiting even more young women to their cause, which grated on Nico – as if Bianca’s death could be forgotten. As if she could be replaced. Rick Riordan
“ That's what makes heroes so special. You carry the hopes of humanity into the realm of the eternal. Rick Riordan
“ Hermes smiled. "I knew a boy once ... oh, younger than you by far. A mere baby, really."Hermes ignored them. "One night, when this boy's mother wasn't watching, he sneaked out of their cave and stole… Rick Riordan
“ He cleared his throat and held up one hand dramatically.“Green grass breaks through snow. Artemis pleads for my help. He grinned at us, waiting for applause. "That last line was four syllables.” Artem… Rick Riordan
“ 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 Rick Riordan
“ You promised, Seaweed Brain. We would not get separated! Ever again!” “You’re impossible!” “Love you too! Rick Riordan
