We choose to believe in Ma’at. We create order out of chaos, beauty out of ugly randomness. That’s what Egypt is all about.
RICK RIORDANKnowledge isn’t always good for you.
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Egyptians believe in the power of the sunrise. They believe each morning begins not just a new day, but a new world.
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Can we just call them storm spirits?” Leo asked. “Venti makes them sound like evil espresso drinks.
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Have you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?
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On the bright side,” Percy said, “both Jason and I outrank you, Octavian. So we can both tell you to shut up.
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Carter started down the stairs, but I grabbed his arm. “Hang on. What about traps?” He frowned. “Traps?” “Didn’t Egyptian tombs have traps?” “Well…sometimes. But this isn’t a tomb. Besides, more often they had curses, like the burning curse, the donkey curse—” “Oh, lovely. That sounds so much better.
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I was a fight to the death, and I felt great.
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It’s hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life feels like one.
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A hero can go anywhere, challenge anyone, as long as he has the nerve.
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Sadie got up and kissed Amos on the forehead. “Leave it to us, Uncle. I’ve got a plan.” “That,” I said, “sounds like very bad news.
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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.
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Good luck, boss. Don’t let’em turn you into horse meat! (Blackjack)
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That’s us,” he said. “Those five nuts right there.” Which one is me?” I asked. The little deformed one,” Zoe suggested. Oh, shut up.
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Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing.
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Everybody loves to show up at the party once all the hard work is done.
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The most dangerous flaws are those which are good in moderation.
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