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
It was more than just Rowan’s and Citra’s loss, though; it was a loss to the entire Scythedom, and Xenocrates knew it, whether he said so or not.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Scythe Faraday pleaded, but three bells had already rung, and Xenocrates ignored him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“Not as long as Xenocrates does whatever Goddard says. Like jump in the deep end of a pool.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“I know of the accusation. Xenocrates tried to keep it from me, but Scythe Mandela told me everything.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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