Mark Of Athena Quotes:

Swords can’t solve every problem.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Problem, Solve, Mark Of Athena

Wisdom's daughter walks alone, The mark of Athena burns through Rome.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Daughter, Rome, Athena, Mark Of Athena

I try not to think. It interferes with being nuts" - Leo Valdez

- Rick Riordan

topic: Thinking, Nuts, Trying, Mark Of Athena, Leo Valdez

Until she met the exploding statue, Annabeth thought she was prepared for anything.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Annabeth, Athena, Mets, Mark Of Athena, Annabeth Chase

This is Annabeth,” Jason said. “Uh, normally she doesn't judo-flip people.

- Rick Riordan

topic: People, Jason, Annabeth, Jason Grace, Mark Of Athena

Behold!" Percy shouted. "The god's chosen beverage. Tremble before the horror of Diet Coke!

- Rick Riordan

topic: Coke, Beverages, Horror, Mark Of Athena, Diet Coke

Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies

- Rick Riordan

topic: Death, Favorite Hobby, Hobbies, Mark Of Athena, Athena

Frank tugged again with no luck. Even Hazel was trying not to laugh. Frank grimaced with concentration. Suddenly, he disappeared. On the deck where he’d been standing, a green iguana crouched next to an empty set of Chinese handcuffs. “Well done, Frank Zhang,” Leo said dryly, doing his impression of Chiron the centaur. “That is exactly how people beat Chinese handcuffs. They turn into iguanas.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Iguanas, Laughing, People, Mark Of Athena, Centaurs

Whenever Percy stopped by to see [Annabeth], she was so lost in thought that the conversation went something like this: Percy: 'Hey, how's it going?' Annabeth: 'Uh, no thanks.' Percy: 'Okay...have you eaten anything today?' Annabeth: 'I think Leo is on duty. Ask him.' Percy: 'So, my hair is on fire.' Annabeth: 'Okay, in a while.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Thinking, Fire, Hair, Mark Of Athena, Lost In Thought

Aphros nodded, a glint of pride in his eyes. “We have trained all the famous mer-heroes! Name a famous mer-hero, and we have trained him or her!” “Oh, sure,” Leo said. “Like…um, the Little Mermaid?” Aphros frowned. “Who? No! Like Triton, Glaucus, Weissmuller, and Bill!” “Oh. ”Leo had no idea who any of those people were. “You trained Bill? Impressive.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Hero, Eye, Pride, Mark Of Athena, Leo Valdez

He [Percy] pleaded with those sea-green eyes, like a cute baby seal that needed help. Piper wondered how Annabeth ever won an argument with this guy.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Cute, Baby, Eye, Mark Of Athena, Seals

She pulled away. “I missed you, Percy.” Percy wanted to tell her the same thing, but it seemed too small a comment. While he had been on the Roman side, he’d kept himself alive almost solely by thinking of Annabeth. I missed you didn’t really cover that.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Thinking, Annabeth, Alive, Mark Of Athena

Blackjack," Percy said, "this is Piper and Jason. They're friends." The horse nickered. "Uh, maybe later," Percy answered. Piper had heard that Percy could speak to horses, being the son of the horse lord Poseidon, but she'd never seen it in action. "What does Blackjack want?" she asked. "Donuts," Percy said. "Always donuts.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Horse, Son, Olympus, Mark Of Athena, Poseidon

"We're staying together," he promised. "You're not getting away from me. Never again."

- Rick Riordan

source: "The Mark of Athena". Book by Rick Riordan, October 2, 2012.

topic: Love, Together, Annabeth, Mark Of Athena, Percabeth

The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Mom, Daughter, Children, Mark Of Athena, Athena

Being 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 Riordan

topic: Hero, Mean, Brave, Mark Of Athena, Being A Hero

Leo drummed his fingers. “Great. I should have installed a smoke screen that makes the ship smell like a giant chicken nugget. Remind me to invent that, next time.” Hazel frowned. “What is a chicken nugget?” “Oh, man…” Leo shook his head in amazement. “That's right. You’ve missed the last, like, seventy years. Well, my apprentice, a chicken nugget—” “Doesn’t matter,” Annabeth interrupted.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Men, Should Have, Years, Mark Of Athena, Apprentice

He had no idea where the stereotype of dumb giggly blondes came from. Ever since he'd met Annabeth at the Grand Canyon last winter,when she'd marched toward him with that Give me Percy Jackson or I’ll kill you expression, Leo had thought of blondes as much too smart and much too dangerous.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Smart, Winter, Expression, Mark Of Athena, Leo Valdez

"Boys," Annabeth interrupted, "I'm sure you both would've been wonderful at killing each other. But right now you need some rest."

- Rick Riordan

source: "The Mark of Athena". Book by Rick Riordan, October 2, 2012.

topic: Boys, Needs, Annabeth, Mark Of Athena, Interrupted

Leo couldn't help smiling. "That could be fun." "Fun" she said unhappily. "Blue elephants." "Blue elephants." "Kiss me you fool." "You fool.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Fun, Kissing, Blue, Mark Of Athena

"Aphrodite," she said. "Venus?" Hazel asked in amazement. "Mom," Piper said, with no enthusiasm.

- Rick Riordan

source: "The Mark of Athena". Book by Rick Riordan, October 2, 2012.

topic: Mom, Venus, Enthusiasm, Mark Of Athena, Percy Jackson And The Olympians

Naturally, Coach Hedge went ballistic; but Percy found it hard to take the satyr seriously since he was barely five feet tall. "Never in my life!" Coach bellowed, waving his bat and knocking over a plate of apples. "Against the rules! Irresponsible!" "Coach," Annabeth said, "it was an accident. We were talking, and we fell asleep." "Besides," Percy said, "you're starting to sound like Terminus." Hedge narrowed his eyes. "Is that an insult, Jackson? 'Cause I'll—I'll terminus you, buddy!

- Rick Riordan

topic: Eye, Talking, Apples, Mark Of Athena, Life Coach

Forget the chicken-nugget smoke screen. Percy wanted Leo to invent an anti-dream hat.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Dream, Hats, Nuggets, Mark Of Athena, Chicken Nuggets

Wisdom's daughter walks alone. That didn't just mean without other people, Annabeth realized. It meant without any special powers.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Daughter, Mean, People, Mark Of Athena, Athena

I'm so glad you're here," Aphrodite said. "War is coming. Bloodshed is inevitable. So there's really only one thing to do." "Uh... and that is?" Annabeth ventured. "Why, have tea and chat, obviously

- Rick Riordan

topic: War, Tea, Annabeth, Mark Of Athena, Aphrodite

That's what being a demigod was all about, not quite belonging in the mortal world or on Mount Olympus but trying to make peace with both sides of their nature.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Trying, Olympus, World, Mark Of Athena, Demigods

While Leo fussed over his helm controls, Hazel and Frank relayed the story of the fish-centaurs and their training camp. 'Incredible,' Jason said. 'These are really good brownies.' 'That's your only comment?' Piper demanded. He looked surprised. 'What? I heard the story. Fish-centaurs. Merpeople. Letter of intro to the Tiber River god. Got it. But these brownies--' 'I know,' Frank said, his mouth full. 'Try them with Ester's peach preserves.' 'That,' Hazel said, 'is incredibly disgusting.' 'Pass me the jar, man,' Jason said. Hazel and Piper exchanged a look of total exasperation. Boys.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Boys, Men, Rivers, Mark Of Athena, Centaurs

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?

- Rick Riordan

topic: Mark Of Athena

Aphrodite,” [Annabeth] said. “Venus?” Hazel asked in amazement. “Mom,” Piper said with no enthusiasm. “Girls!” The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The three demigods did not oblige. Hazel backed into a palmetto tree.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Girl, Mom, Tree, Mark Of Athena, Demigods

YEAH! Bring it on, lake!

- Rick Riordan

source: "Search Results The Mark of Athena". Book by Rick Riordan, October 2, 2012.

topic: Lakes, Yeah, Coaches, Mark Of Athena

Coach Hedge yelled,“Thar she blows! Kansas, ahoy!” “Holy Hephaestus,” Leo muttered. “He really needs to work on his shipspeak.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Blow, Kansas, Needs, Mark Of Athena, Leo Valdez

Piper bit her lip. The last thing she wanted to do was check Katopris for more terrifying images. 'I've tried,'she said.'The dagger doesn't always show what I want to see. In fact,it hardly ever does' 'Please,'Percy said.'Try again.' He pleaded with those sea-green eyes, like a cute baby seal that needed help.Piper wondered how Annabeth ever won an argument with this guy. 'Fine,'she sighed,and drew her dagger

- Rick Riordan

topic: Cute, Baby, Eye, Mark Of Athena, Needed Help

Percy was getting tired of water. If he said that aloud, he would probably get kicked out of Poseidon’s Junior Sea Scouts, but he didn’t care.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Tired, Sea, Water, Mark Of Athena, Poseidon

I still don't understand what a sea god would be doing in Atlanta." Leo snorted. "What's a wine god doing in Kansas? Gods are weird.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Wine, Atlanta, Sea, Mark Of Athena, Leo Valdez

She led him past the engine room, which looked like a very dangerous, mechanized jungle gym, with pipes and pistons and tubes jutting from a central bronze sphere. Cables resembling giant metal noodles snaked across the floor and ran up the walls. “How does that thing even work?” Percy asked. “No idea,” Annabeth said. “And I’m the only one besides Leo who can operate it.” “That’s reassuring.” “It should be fine. It’s only threatened to blow up once.” “You’re kidding, I hope.” She smiled. “Come on.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Wall, Blow, Past, Mark Of Athena

"Anybody have money?" Frank checked his pockets. "Three denarii from Camp Jupiter. Five dollars Canadian." Hedge patted his gym shorts and pulled out what he found. "Three quarters, two dimes, a rubber band and - score! A piece of celery." He started munching on the celery, eyeing the change and the rubber band like they might be next.

- Rick Riordan

source: "The Mark of Athena". Book by Rick Riordan, October 2, 2012.

topic: Two, Pockets, Jupiter, Mark Of Athena, Celery

Percy blinked. “So your brother is a winged horse. But you’re also my half brother, which means all the flying horses in the world are my…You know what? Lets’ forget it.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Brother, Horse, Mean, Mark Of Athena, Athena

[Piper] rushed to get dressed. By the time she got up on deck, the others had already gathered—all hastily dressed except for Coach Hedge, who had pulled the night watch. Frank’s Vancouver Winter Olympics shirt was inside out. Percy wore pajama pants and a bronze breastplate, which was an interesting fashion statement. Hazel’s hair was all blown to one side as though she’d walked through a cyclone; and Leo had accidentally set himself on fire. His T-shirt was in charred tatters. His arms were smoking.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Fashion, Winter, Night, Cyclones, Mark Of Athena

What exactly did you find in Atlanta?” Frank unzipped his backpack and started bringing out souvenirs. “Some peach preserves. A couple of T-shirts. A snow globe. And, um, these not-really-Chinese handcuffs.” Annabeth forced herself to stay calm. “How about you start from the top—of the story, not the backpack.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Couple, Atlanta, Snow, Jason Grace, Mark Of Athena

Leo waited while the fish centaur put away his supplies. Aphros's lobster-claw horns kept swimming around in his thick hair, and Leo had to resist the urge to try and rescue them.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Swimming, Hair, Trying, Mark Of Athena, Centaurs

Yay!” Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn't look thrilled about it.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Hug, Yay, Looks, Mark Of Athena, Octavian

I don't deserve you." "You're not allowed to say that." "Why not?" "It's a breakup line. Unless you're breaking up-" Jason leaned over and kissed her. The colors of the Roman afternoon suddenly seemed sharper, as it the world had switched to high definition. "No breakups," he promised. "I may have busted my head a few times, but I'm not that stupid.

- Rick Riordan

topic: Breakup, Stupid, Color, Mark Of Athena, Deserve You