Read 10 of the best iconic lines from the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a Disney+ TV series based on the book series of the same name written by Rick Riordan.

Quotes are sorted in chronological order as they come up in the series.

1. “Not everyone who looks like a monster is a monster.”

“Not everyone who looks like a hero is a hero, and not everyone who looks like a monster is a monster.”

Sally Jackson (to Percy, Ep. 1×01)

2. “When you’re ready to hear what the gods have in store for you, they’ll tell you.”

“When you’re ready to hear what the gods have in store for you, they’ll tell you.”

Mr. Brunner (to Percy, Ep. 1×01)

3. “The important thing is not to panic.”

“The important thing is not to panic.”

Grover Underwood (Ep. 1×01)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Quotes - "The important thing is not to panic." - Grover Underwood (Ep. 1x01)
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4. “Is there a Greek god of disappointment?”

“Is there a Greek god of disappointment? Maybe someone should ask him if he’s missing a kid.”

Percy Jackson (Ep. 1×02)

5. “I’m gonna make him see me. I’m gonna make him see us both.”

“He isn’t here. My father, he just… didn’t show. I mean, ignoring me is one thing, but he doesn’t get to ignore you. I’m gonna make him come down here. I’m gonna make him see me. I’m gonna make him see us both.”

Percy Jackson (praying to his mother, Ep. 1×02)

6. “Eat or be eaten. Power and glory and nothing else matters.”

“It isn’t how it should be! It isn’t! Eat or be eaten. Power and glory and nothing else matters. I won’t be like all of you. I just won’t.”

Annabeth Chase (to Hephaestus, Ep. 1×05)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Quotes - "It isn't how it should be! It isn't! Eat or be eaten. Power and glory and nothing else matters. I won't be like all of you. I just won't." - Annabeth Chase (to Hephaestus, Ep. 1x05)
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7. “Awful watching you struggle and feel powerless to stop it. Sometimes… that’s what parenting is.”

“It was your father who warned me to stay away. Said it was awful watching you struggle and feel powerless to stop it. But that sometimes… that’s what parenting is.”

Hermes (to Percy, Ep. 1×06)

8. “One day, when he’s ready. I’ll be right by his side.”

“One day. One day, when he’s ready. When he knows who he is and where he belongs. And fate has revealed to him his true path. On that day I’ll be right by his side.”

Poseidon (to Sally about Percy, Ep. 1×07)

9. “I’m done running from monsters. This is too important. I have to try.”

“I’m done running from monsters. This is too important. I have to try.”

Percy Jackson (Ep. 1×08)

10. “I’m very, very stubborn.”

“I’m very, very stubborn.”

Percy Jackson (Ep. 1×08)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Quotes - "I'm very, very stubborn." - Percy Jackson (Ep. 1x08)
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What was your favorite quote from the series? Let us know in the comments, especially if you don’t see it on this list.

Percy Jackson Series Story Summary

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is a five-book fantasy series written by Rick Riordan, following the adventures of Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-old boy who discovers he is a demigod – the human son of the Greek god Poseidon.

Throughout the series, Percy embarks on various quests to prevent catastrophes in the world of both gods and mortals. Alongside his friends Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, Percy navigates a world filled with ancient Greek mythology, battling monsters, and encountering deities from Mount Olympus.

The series delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery, all set against the backdrop of a modern world intertwined with the myths of ancient Greece. Percy’s journey is a blend of humor, action, and elements of Greek mythology, providing an engaging and accessible adventure for young readers and fans of mythology alike.

The popularity of the series has led to spin-off works, including additional books, film adaptations, and now a Disney+ TV series.

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