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 RIORDANThe right choice is hardly ever the easy choice.
More Rick Riordan Quotes
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Life is only precious because it ends, kid.
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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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See you on the other side. -Percy Jackson
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When in doubt, start from the top. -Jason Grace
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Don’t decide yet,” Hephaestus advised. “Wait until daybreak. Daybreak is a good time for decisions.
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Whathat!” Tyson gasped. “Those are the stables for the pegasi,” I replied, “You know, winged horses?” “Whasthat!” “Um… those are the toilets.
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You do know how to play pinochle?” Mr. D eyed me suspiciously. “I’m afraid not,” I said. “I’m afraid not, sir,” he said. “Well,” he told me, “it is, along with gladiator fighting and Pac-Man, one of the greatest games ever invented by humans. I would expect all civilized young men to know the rules.
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Good luck, boss. Don’t let’em turn you into horse meat! (Blackjack)
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I’m a teacher still, but with a much larger classroom.
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Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.
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Tell the sun and stars hello for me.
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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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It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.
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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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