More quotes by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

"It's funny how humans can wrap their mind around things and fit them into their version of reality."
"Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face."
"Right,"she said, "We're going to the Land of the Dead and I shouldn't think negative."
"If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself."
"Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes."