Percy Jackson Quotes
- “Deadlines just aren’t real to me until I’m staring one in the face.”
- “Normal is a myth. Everyone has issues they’re dealing with.”
- “With great power… comes great need to take a nap.”
- “Don’t feel bad, I’m usually about to die.”
- “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.”
- “The world was collapsing, and the only thing that really mattered to me was that she was alive.”
- “If you’re going to accuse me of lying, you need to at least get the facts straight.”
- “We’re staying together, you’re not getting away from me. Never again.”
- “What I did next was so impulsive and dangerous I should’ve been named ADHD poster child of the year.”
- “It’s hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life feels like one.”
- “Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy.”
- “Life is only precious because it ends.”
- “Just for once, I want to make a decision about my own life.”
- “I’m not sure what exactly you’re asking, but I’m pretty sure the answer is no.”
- “If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.”
- “You might as well ask an artist to explain his art, or ask a poet to explain his poem. It defeats the purpose. The meaning is only clear through the search.”
- “Some people spend their whole lives looking for answers. Others don’t even know what the questions are.”
- “I guess you could say I see humanity in monsters.”
- “It’s amazing how much damage one person can inflict with a pen.”
- “Not knowing is half the fun. Exquisitely torturous, isn’t it?”
These quotes reflect Percy’s wit, wisdom, bravery and his unique perspective on life and the incredible situations he finds himself in. He is a character that many readers can relate to, faced with real-life issues, while navigating a world that is anything but ordinary. The series is cherished for its blending of modern teenage life with the drama and excitement of Greek mythology.