“If the US is a human melting pot, then Eastern Europe is a scrap yard.”

“The Americans have perfected weather forecasts: a model presents a model of the Earth, a map, and jabs at it with her pointer – here and here, this is going to happen. Voodoo.”

“If the US is a human melting pot, then Eastern Europe is a scrap yard.”

“Its not easy to be God.”

“Unlike exotic fruit or fancy cars, democracy is best if it is grown locally. It may take root in the common desire of the people who choose to adopt it, but it cannot be imposed from the outside.”

“Zachary smiles, and I wonder if he's felling different. Because standing out here waist deep in Gossimer Lake, next to my best friend, I'm feeling different-light and good and maybe even holy.”

“Don't make me sit through reality.”

“My wishing star glowed slightly and winked back at me. I could almost hear its voice, tinkling like wind chimes and church bells, reassuring me that everything would return to normal.”

“You will suffer, son of Hades! What else is new? Nico thought.”

“How was your afternoon?"No one died, so it was a big improvement on my morning.”

“The light and the stars guide my way.”