"The first lesson every child of Athena learned: Mom was the best at everything, and you should never, ever suggest otherwise."
- Rick Riordan
Belief
"But remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword."
- Rick Riordan
Compassion
"I have to admit I’m a bit of a car enthusiast. It’s almost a sickness."
- Rick Riordan
Self-awareness
"Will put his hand on Nico's shoulder. "Nico, we need to have another talk about your people skills." "Hey, I'm just stating the obvious. If this is Apollo, and he dies, we're all in trouble." Will turned to me. "I apologize for my boyfriend." Nico rolled his eyes. "Could you not―" "Would you prefer special guy?" Will asked. "Or significant other?" "Significant annoyance, in your case," Nico grumbled"
- Rick Riordan
Relationships
"Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need."
- Rick Riordan
Motivation
"I don’t want to conquer anything. I just think that the guy with the most freedom in this ocean is the Pirate King!"
- Monkey D. Luffy
Independence
"Stand alone like a lion and live your life according to your own light."
- Osho
Independence
"It's better to be a lonely lion than a popular sheep."
Independence
"Let your spirit dart and weave, free as a dragonfly"
Independence
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go."
- Dr. Seuss
Independence