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 RIORDANA 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 RIORDANBut remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword.
RICK RIORDANCurse us eh/I’ll make you pay!/I don’t want to rhyme all day!
RICK RIORDANIs it fair your life burns so short and bright? Death had asked. “No such thing as fair,” Frank told himself. “If I’m going to burn, it might as well be bright.
RICK RIORDANOtrera stayed dead the second time,” Kinzie said, batting her eyes. “We have to thank you for that. If you ever need a new girlfriend…well, I think you’d look great in an iron collar and an orange jumpsuit.” Percy couldn’t tell if she was kidding or not. He politely thanked her and changed seats.
RICK RIORDANI 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 RIORDANOur baboon was going completely sky goddess – which is to say, nuts.
RICK RIORDANKnowledge of any value can’t be given. It must be sought and earned
RICK RIORDANBeing a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.
RICK RIORDANYou have to be compelled to write. If you’re not, nothing else that you do matters.
RICK RIORDANWe were just looking at maps.
RICK RIORDANSometimes, it takes us a while to appreciate something new, something that might change us for the better.
RICK RIORDANI’m a teacher still, but with a much larger classroom.
RICK RIORDANCan we just call them storm spirits?” Leo asked. “Venti makes them sound like evil espresso drinks.
RICK RIORDANFor 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.
RICK RIORDANThe most dangerous flaws are those which are good in moderation.
RICK RIORDAN