“I have brought you a hero’s fate, and a hero’s fate is never happy. It is never anything but tragic.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I will deny I ever said this, of course, but the gods need heroes. They always have. Otherwise we would not keep… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The Cyclopes growled, "I don't see very well since the last hero poked my eye out, but you're... NO... LADY... CYCLOPES! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Alabaster, you told me earlier that heroes don't die. You may be right, but I can tell you one thing." Claymore looked… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
When he pulled away, he smiled kindly at me. I felt so good, I'll admit I teared up a little. I guess… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Juno: "The heroes of olympus must unite! After your victory over kronos in manhattan...well I fear that wounded jupiter's self-esteem." Percy: Cause… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Humans don't exist on the same level as immortals. They can't even be hurt by our weapons. But you,Percy - you are… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Husband, we talked about this," Persephone chided. "You can't go around incinerating every hero. Besides, he's brave. I like that." Hades rolled… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Annabeth didn’t want to sleep, but her body betrayed her. Her eyelids turned to lead. “Percy, wake me for second watch. Don’t… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nico di Angelo came into Olympus to a hero's welcome, his father right behind him, despite the fact that Hades was only… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
They send a person who can never stay," she whispered. "Who can never accept my offer of companionship for more than a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy and Reyna occupied matching praeters' chairs on the dais, which made Percy self-conscious. It wasn't easy looking dignified wearing a bedsheet… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Images flashed through his mind. He saw Nico and his sister on a snowy mountain cliff in Maine, Percy Jackson protecting them… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“You carry the hopes of humanity into the realm of the eternal. Monsters never die. They are reborn from the chaos and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
A hero can go anywhere, challenge anyone, as long as he has the nerve. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
No hero is above fear, Percy. And you have risen above every hero. - Poseidon — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“All hail, Perseus Jackson,” Tyson said. “Hero of Olympus . . . and my big brother!” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Monsters don't die. They just dissipate into smoke and dust, which saves heroes a lot of trouble cleaning up after a fight. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Nothing lasts forever. But the thing is, you can reuse some. Use your mind. - Leo's Mother, The Lost Hero — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I left him in his wheelchair, staring sadly into the fireplace. I wondered how many times he’d sat here, waiting for heroes… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
She sacrificed her life to make things right," Mitchell grumbled. "She[Silena Beuregard] was a hero — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Heroes like you always have a weak spot. We just have to find it, and then we can kill you. Won't that… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Entertain me, heroes of Olympus. Give me a reason to do more." Bacchus to Percy and Jason — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
One down," Beckendorf said. "About five thousand to go." He tossed me a jar of thick green liquid—Greek fire, one of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's not bad enough I am exiled? It's not bad enough you take away the few good heroes I'm allowed to meet?… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Wait just a minute," Ares growled. He pointed at Thalia and me. "These two are dangerous. It'd be much safer, while we've… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
To a degree, the Greek and Roman mythological heroes are just the first superheroes. They appeal to children for much the same… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Very good, Jason Grace," Notus said. "You are a son of Jupiter, yet you have chosen your own path- as all the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I'm just a kid, Chiron," I said miserably. "What good is one lousy hero against something like Kronos?" Chiron managed a smile.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Somebody once told me that a hero’s bravery has to be unplanned—a genuine response to a crisis. It has to come from… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
A Half-Blood of the eldest gods, Shall reach sixteen against all odds And see the world in endless sleep The Hero's soul,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Maybe love was no match for ice...but Piper had used it to wake a metal dragon. Mortals did superhuman feats in the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It made sense, and I felt kind of stupid. I’d been hanging around dryads” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“When you take someone’s hand and lead them to Valhalla, you get a glimpse into their soul.” “Did that happen when you took me?”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
There’s my baby!” I cried, quite carried away. “There’s my Poochiekins!” Ammit ran at me and leaped into my arms, nuzzling me with his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Leo plunked the cheese wheel in front of me. "Cut me a wedge of this, my good ma. Chop-chop!" I scowled at him. "Don't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus. So for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I disobeyed Ra's wishes, and so he ordered my onw father, Shu-" "Hang on," I said. "Shoe?" "S-h-u," she said. "The god of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image