Look, I never wanted to be a half-blood. most of the time it gets you killed in nasty, dangerous ways.
Rick RiordanNico, I've seen a lot of brave things. But what you just did? That was maybe the bravest.
Rick RiordanEven Dionysus's welcome-home speech wasn't enough to dampen my spirits. "Yes, yes, so the little brat didn't get himself killed and now he'll have an even bigger head. Well, huzzah for that. In other announcements, there will be no canoe races this Saturday.
Rick RiordanI held out my dadโs magic box and let it o, sure it would smash to the floor. Instead, the box disappeared. โCool,โ I said. โSure you I can get it back?โ โNo,โ Bast said. โNow come on!
Rick RiordanBut Annabeth knew that people saw what they wanted to see. They didnโt need the Mist to warp their perceptions.
Rick RiordanThe truth is harsh." Anubis said. "Spirits come to the Hall of Judgement all the time, and they cannot let go of their lies. They deny their faults, their true feelings, their mistakes.......right up until Ammit devours their souls for eternity. It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.
Rick Riordan