More quotes by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

"i held it up, and tried to channel happy dog thoughts toward Cerberus- Alpo commercials, cute little puppies, fire hydrants."
"If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself."
"It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality."
"Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all."
"What if it lines up like it did in the Trojan War ... Athena versus Poseidon?""I don't know. But I just know that I'll be fighting next to you.""Why?""Because you're my friend, Seaweed Brain. Any more stupid questions?"