I think I write for reluctant readers. Of course I want everyone to enjoy my books, but if the kids in the back row who normally don’t pick up a book are engaged with what I’m writing, along with the kids who are big readers anyway, then I really feel like I’ve done my job.
RICK RIORDANIt takes strength and courage to admit the truth.
More Rick Riordan Quotes
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You are one freaking awesome baboon.
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You began your journey here as a pup. Now you must find your way back. A new quest, a new start.
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Knowledge of any value can’t be given. It must be sought and earned
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The right choice is hardly ever the easy choice.
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Percy looked at his friends. “I’m getting tired of this guy’s shirt.” “Combat time?” Piper grabbed her horn of plenty. “I hate wonder bread,” Jason said. Together, they charged.
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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.
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Remake the world, a little at a time, each in your own corner of the world.
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Just because you don’t see me doesn’t mean I wasn’t there
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Sadie,” he said forlornly, “when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties, was to realize that my own dreams, my own goals and wishes, are secondary to my children’s.
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No one can hate you with more intensity than someone who used to love 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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The world may need fixing, but it’s worth preserving.
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I don’t care what your nose says! The last time you smelled half-blood, it turned out to be a meatloaf sandwich!” “Meatloaf sandwiches are good! But this is a half-blood scent, I swear. They are on board!” “Bah, your brain isn’t on board!
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With great power… comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later.
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Most of Set’s forces were running towards our boat, screaming and throwing rocks (which tended to fall down and hit them, but no one says demons are bright).
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