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 would be neat to be published. You have to be compelled to write. If you’re not, nothing else that you do matters.
RICK RIORDANWith great power… comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later.
More Rick Riordan Quotes
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The world may need fixing, but it’s worth preserving.
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It’s hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life feels like one.
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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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If I’m going to burn, it might as well be bright.
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They know they’ve won,” Carter guessed. “They’re making a show of it.” “Yes,” Amos said. “Well, let’s blow up the boats or something!” I said. Amos looked at me. “Is that your strategy, honestly?
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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.
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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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A hero can go anywhere, challenge anyone, as long as he has the nerve.
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Chaos is impatient. It’s random. And above all it’s selfish. It tears down everything just for the sake of change, feeding on itself in constant hunger. But Chaos can also be appealing. It tempts you to believe that nothing matters except what you want.
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A person’s shadow stood for his legacy, his impact on the world. Some people cast hardly any shadow at all. Some cast long, deep shadows that endured for centuries.
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Things will work out – maybe just not the way you plan
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You must forge your own path for it to mean anything.
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dealing with any man means dealing with multiple personalities.
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I’m a teacher still, but with a much larger classroom.
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When in doubt, start from the top. -Jason Grace
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