You see gods have great power, but only humans have creativity, the power to change history rather than simply repeat it. Humans can... how do you moderns say it... think outside the cup. (Rick Riordan)

You see gods have great power, but only humans have creativity, the power to change history rather than simply repeat it. Humans can... how do you moderns say it... think outside the cup.

Rick Riordan

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