“It's not easy. I got lots of rejections when I first started out. If you want to write, you have to believe in yourself and not give up. You have to do your best to practice and get better.”
"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
"Perhaps we all see ourselves as a little less than we are. Unworthy. Untalented. Nothing special. Lacking the heart, mind, resources, charisma, or stature to be of much use to God. You say you’re not perfect? You’re not good enough? Welcome to the club! You may be just the person God is looking for. God doesn’t need you to be exceptional, let alone perfect. He will take your talents and abilities and multiply them—even though they may seem scarce as a few loaves and fishes. If you trust Him and are faithful, He will magnify your words and actions and use them to bless and minister to multitudes!"
Belief in Self
"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions."
- Stephen R. Covey
Belief in Self
"The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you, and you don’t have to listen."
- Jessica Ennis
Belief in Self
"If you think you can’t, change your mind."
- Denis Morton
Belief in Self
"I am Superman. And the only thing that can kill Superman is Kryptonite. And Kryptonite doesn't exist."
- Shaquille O'Neal
Belief in Self