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“If you鈥檙e listening to this, congratulations! You survived Doomsday.
I鈥檇 like to apologize straightaway for any inconvenience the end of the world may have caused you. The earthquakes, rebellions, riots,tornadoes, floods, tsunamis, and of course the giant snake who swallowed the sun鈥擨鈥檓 afraid most of that was our fault. Carter and I decided we should at least explain how it happened.”
― Rick Riordan, The Serpent's Shadow

“Our problems started in Dallas, when the fire-breathing sheep destroyed the King Tut exhibit.”
― Rick Riordan, The Serpent's Shadow

“Yes, an actual full-sized camel. If you find that confusing, just think how the criosphinx must have felt.
Where did the camel come from, you ask? I may have mentioned Walt鈥檚 collection of amulets. Two of them summoned disgusting camels. I鈥檇
met them before, so I was less than excited when a ton of dromedary flesh flew across my line of sight, plowed into the sphinx, and collapsed on top
of it. The sphinx growled in outrage as it tried to free itself. The camel grunted and farted.
鈥淗indenburg,鈥� I said. Only one camel could possibly fart that badly. 鈥淲alt, why in the world鈥�?鈥�
鈥淪orry!鈥� he yelled. 鈥淲rong amulet!鈥�
The technique worked, at any rate. The camel wasn鈥檛 much of a fighter, but it was quite heavy and clumsy. The criosphinx snarled and clawed
at the floor, trying unsuccessfully to push the camel off; but Hindenburg just splayed his legs, made alarmed honking sounds, and let loose gas.
I moved to Walt鈥檚 side and tried to get my bearings.”
― Rick Riordan, The Serpent's Shadow

“Hello Ra," he said in a kindly voice. "It's been a long time."
A feeble voice from behind the chair said,"Can't play. Go away."
"would you like a treat?" Apophis asked. "we used to play so nicely together. Every night, trying to kill each other. Don't you remember?"
Ra poked his head above the throne. "Treat?"
"How about a stuffed date?" Apophis pulled one out of the air. "You used to love stuffed dates, didn't you? All you have to do is come out and let me devour鈥� I mean entertain you."
" Want a cookie," Ra said.
"What kind?"
"Weasel cookie."
I'm here to tell you, that comment about weasel cookies probably saved the known universe.”
― Rick Riordan, The Throne of Fire

“We stepped back and looked at the king of the gods, slumped in his chair snoring, and cradling his crook like a teddy bear. I placed the war flail across his lap, hoping it might make a difference鈥攎aybe complete his powers or something. No such luck.
"Sick weasels," Ra muttered.
"Behold," Sadie said bitterly. "the glorious Ra.”
― Rick Riordan, The Throne of Fire

“Whether Hindus or Greeks, Egyptians or Japanese, Chinese, Sumerians, or ancient Americans -- or even Romans, the most "modern" among people of antiquity -- they all placed the Golden Age, the Age of Truth, the rule of Kronos or of Ra or of any other gods on earth -- the glorious beginning of the slow, downward unfurling of history, whatever name it be given -- far behind them in the past.”
― Savitri Devi, The Lightning and the Sun

“Appearing nude on film was not easy when I was twenty-six in Body Heat; it was even harder when I was forty-six in The Graduate, on the stage, which is more up close and personal than film. After my middle-age nude scene, though, I unexpectedly got letters from women saying, "I have not undressed in front of my husband in ten years and I'm going to tonight." Or, "I have not looked in the mirror at my body and you gave me permission."
These affirmations from other women were especially touching to me because when I began The Graduate I'd just come through a period when I felt a great loss of confidence, when my rheumatoid arthritis hit me hard and I literally couldn't walk or do any of the things that I was so used to doing. It used to be that if I said to my body, "Leap across the room now," it would leap instantly. I don't know how I did it, but I did it. I hadn't realized how much my confidence was based on my physicality. On my ability to make my body do whatever I wanted it to do.
I was so consumed, not just by thinking about what I could and couldn't do, but also by handling the pain, the continual, chronic pain. I didn't realize how pain colored my whole world and how depressive it was. Before I was finally able to control my RA with proper medications, I truly had thought that my attractiveness and my ability to be attractive to men was gone, was lost. So for me to come back and do The Graduate was an affirmation to myself. I had my body back. I was back.”
― Kathleen Turner, Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles

“The world is dark and quiet, except for the soft rustling of leaves and the cry of a a wolf in the distance.”
― Jen Calonita

“La vista y el o铆do pueden enga帽ar, pero el 肠辞谤补锄贸苍 nunca miente”
― Naguib Mahfouz

“Life is so nice like a innocent baby, beautiful like a flower in the desert but people ruined their life by fake things like competition, profession etc. Each one of us is independent no one is comparable that's why some are happy with a cup of tea and others with a glass of beers.”
― Rahul Bodkhe

“To be ready for a ball, a princess must go to the mall.”
― Jen Calonita

“You back up princess. This isn't a job for you.
It is if you keep screwing up! I pull the sword out of his hand.”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“Olivina is very old school when it comes to traditions, so you leading the rescue was a bit much for her, but personally I thought what you did was very valiant.”
― Jen Calonita

“Devin, stay back! I've got this!" Heath says as he struggles to break free.
I wave the pearl necklace higher. "It's a nice, sparkly necklace," I say. "So which do you want? Shiny jewelry or a smelly prince?"
The harpy drops Heath to the floor and grabs the jewelry. Heath looks up at me in surprise.
"You're welcome," I say...”
― Jen Calonita

“But if Red had followed convention, she wouldn't be where she's is today. Not only did Red stop the Wolf, but she also grew stronger and more powerful than anyone could imagine. Today, she is one of the most sought after huntresses in the Hollow Woods.”
― Jen Calonita

“Even though it was hard, she overcame her adversity and used it to help others empower themselves. And if that's not a lesson we can apply to life, I'm not sure what is.”
― Jen Calonita

“But, she remembers, you always have to assume that the present is real. It's the only way to remain sane. It's the only way to remain ethical.”
― Sam Hughes

“The tragedy about history - personally and globally - is that while we may learn it we rarely learn from it”
― Rasheed Ogunlaru

“There was a time when I too ruled the cosmos like Yahweh but now I only live through the stories and imagination of mankind.”
― N.K. Aning, Pierce and the Fallen Gods

“There's no greater travesty in Mothers life than not having the right gown , even for something as informal as a trip to the the village.”
― Jen Calonita

“Jacques let's go of my arm and slowly steps away from me. He can sense a teakettle about to whistle when he sees one.”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“Look, I like the prince title myself. Carriage processions? ILove them. Perfecting the royal wave?. His right hand moves slowly through the air. His technique is mesmerizing. I excel. But I'd much rather be seated at a table with the royal cort discussing how to make a cranberry apple souffl茅 than be out there slaying an actual dragon...”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“Do either of you like...dragons
The girl with the ribbon lights up like a firefly. I've always wanted to meet a dragon!
Bingo!”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“Rains is now clutching her chest, her face full of panic.
What if some worthy prince sees Amber before me and is smitten? What if my future rule comes down to this moment, and I've already blown it? She begins to hyperventilate.
I fan her with the wide sleeve of my dress. It's going to be fine.”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“I lock eyes with Sasha and know, somehow, that she's thinking the same thing I am; This doesn't feel like an illusion. This feels real.”
― Jen Calonita

“The ballroom of Royal Academy might be the most magnificent sight I've ever seen. The enormous room is lit entirely by clouds of fireflies that float near the ceiling. Flowers crawl down the walls like ivy, while dozens of beautiful potted trees give the room the illusion of an enchanted forest.”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“I jump up from a sound sleep to Milo's voice. POP! POP!POP! Suddenly confetti rains down on the room, fluttering around and getting stuck in my surprised, open mouth.”
― Jen Calonita, Misfits

“Actually, beauty secrets of fairy godmother would make a good post”
― Jen Calonita

“Fairy be, what have have I gotten myself into?”
― Jen Calonita

“Misfits?" Sasha gets out raged before I can even think of a response. "Unorthodox, yes. Lacking in fashion sense? Possibly. But that will change with a little help from Marta and myself. More importantly, Devin is an excellent roommate... friendly, kind, and the sort of Princess who wouldn't stab you in the back the first chance she gets. She's a way better choice than you."
Whoa. Sasha is a force to be reckoned with.”
― Jen Calonita