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The quote reads as a warning against trying to map a life all at once. It suggests that too much certainty can become crushing, so the wiser response is to keep moving, do what you can, and leave room for uncertainty, which lands for anyone making decisions without a clear outcome.
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About Rick Riordan
American novelist and educator, Rick Riordan is best known for creating the Percy Jackson series, which blends mythology with contemporary coming-of-age stories. His work has introduced generations of readers to Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology through accessible, engaging narratives.
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Books by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
2020
The Sea of Monsters
2007
The Last Olympian
2011
The Battle of the Labyrinth
2009
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