I have to be careful. My readers are very detail-oriented, and if I make a mistake they'll call me on it.

Tantalus made a wild grab, but the marshmallow committed suicide, diving into the flames.

Where's the glory in repeating what others have done?

I could have killed you.” “Or I could have killed you,” Percy said. Jason shrugged. “If there’d been an ocean in Kansas, maybe.” “I don’t need an ocean—” “Boys,” Annabeth interrupted, “I’m sure you both would’ve been wonderful at killing each other. But right now, you need some rest.” Food first,” Percy said. “Please?

A real man's weapon is his mind.

Gods tend to be selfish. Even when they're helpful, they always have their own motives. That's why you have to be careful about trusting them.

A battle can be won before it's ever fought by choosing the right ground.