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
Xenocrates shifted uncomfortably at the mention of the ordeal.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“Nonsense. You’ve come this far,” Xenocrates told him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
“Wait,” said Xenocrates looking at his right hand.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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