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.
RICK RIORDANSometimes, it takes us a while to appreciate something new, something that might change us for the better.
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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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But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword.
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The world may need fixing, but it’s worth preserving.
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She had to face the fact that she couldn’t protect everyone she loved. She couldn’t solve every problem.
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Like some helpful person (hi, Mom) has tried to “‘clean'” it, and suddenly you can’t find anything?
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Love is powerful. It can bring the gods to their knees.
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I’ve been waiting a long time for a quest, seaweed brain,” she said. “Athena is no fan of Poseidon, but if you’re going to save the world, I’m the best person to keep you from messing up.
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Wisdom’s daughter walks alone, The mark of Athena burns through Rome.
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The most dangerous flaws are those which are good in moderation.
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Nice creepy reptile,” Frank said, very aware of the driftwood in his coat pocket. “Nice poisonous, fire-breathing reptile.
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I try very hard to be annoying. Don’t insult my ability to annoy.
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I think kids will read more good books than we can possibly produce.
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Frank nodded grimly. “Well…any goddess who throws a Ding Dong at a giant can’t be all bad. Let’s go.
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The most dangerous flaws are those which are good in moderation,” she said. “Evil is easy to fight. Lack of wisdom… that is very hard indeed.
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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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