Xenocrates
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Phryne and Lais — the most celebrated beauties of their time — both tried, unsuccessfully, to seduce the austere Xenocrates.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2018
“My greatest mistake,” said Xenocrates, “was choosing you as an apprentice all those years ago.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
He knew what was coming next, even before Xenocrates said the words.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Xenocrates didn’t even run out to the edge.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
He seemed to look as deeply into Xenocrates as Xenocrates was looking into him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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