“I'm Dylan. I'm so cool. I want to date myself, but I don't know how! You want to date me instead? You're so lucky!”
"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
"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."
- Nathaniel Branden
Self-esteem
"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."
- Les Brown
Self-esteem
"You are your best thing."
- Toni Morrison
Self-esteem
"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."
- Nobito
Self-esteem
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Self-esteem