“ I don’t expend my energy trying to fight the change of seasons. I focus on making sure the days I have, and the season I oversee, are as joyful, rich, and plentiful as possible. Rick Riordan
“ I didn’t know baboons could drive recreational vehicles, but Khufu did okay. When I woke up around dawn, he was navigating through the early morning rush hour in Houston, baring his fangs and barking… Rick Riordan
“ I didn't understand how. But the toilets had responded to me. I had become one with the plumbing... Rick Riordan
“ I can’t believe Sadie’s going to let me have the last word. Our experience together must’ve really taught her something. Ow, she just hit me. Never mind. Rick Riordan
“ For what it’s worth: trust your feelings. I can’t promise that you’ll never get hurt again, but I can promise you the risk is worth it. Rick Riordan
“ Fair means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself. Rick Riordan
“ Even from far away, I could see people being chased by hellhounds, burned at the stake, forced to run naked through cactus patches or listen to opera music. Rick Riordan
“ Calm down, Horus said.Don't tell me to calm down!Bast frowned. I didn't.Talking to him! I pointed at my forehead. Rick Riordan
“ At Camp Half-Blood. The Hades cabin needs a head counsellor. Have you seen the decor? It’s disgusting. I’ll have to renovate. And someone needs to do the burial rites properly, since demigods insist o… Rick Riordan
“ Aphrodite, she said.Venus? Hazel asked in amazement.Mom, Piper said, with no enthusiasm. Rick Riordan
“ And please God, grant me the wisdom to remember that I am writing for children, not golden stickers. Rick Riordan
“ Fortunately, we did most of our athletic stuff inside, so we didn't have to jog through Tribeca looking like a bunch of boot-camp hippie children. Rick Riordan
“ …He is driven by bitterness and anger. You can understand that.’ Nico wanted to yell, Like you know what I feel? Rick Riordan
