Choose Your Mentors
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Friedrich Nietzsche
1844-1900
Known for
Philosopher of the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the Übermensch
Embrace the will to power, transcend the herd, and become your own creator.
From: The Wisdom of Friedrich Nietzsche
98 mentor adoptions
Fyodor Dostoevsky
1821-1881
Known for
Novelist exploring the depths of the human psyche — Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov
Delve into the human soul's depths; find redemption amidst suffering and moral turmoil.
From: The Wisdom of Fyodor Dostoevsky
88 mentor adoptions
Emily Dickinson
1830-1886
Known for
Reclusive poet of death, immortality, and the inner life
The Reclusive Poet: Find solace and insight in the hidden landscapes of the soul.
From: The Wisdom of Emily Dickinson
88 mentor adoptions
Michel de Montaigne
16th Century France
Known for
Inventing the personal essay and examining himself with radical honesty
Que sais-je? What do I know?
From: The Wisdom of Friedrich Nietzsche
77 mentor adoptions
Epictetus
50-135 CE
Known for
Stoic philosopher, former slave, author of the Enchiridion
Find freedom and tranquility: master your inner world, accept the outer.
From: The Wisdom of Epictetus
76 mentor adoptions
Vincent van Gogh
1853-1890
Known for
Post-Impressionist painter of Starry Night, known for expressive color and emotional intensity
The passionate artist who found beauty in darkness, urging us to feel and create.
From: The Wisdom of Vincent van Gogh
67 mentor adoptions
William James
Known for
Act as if what you do makes a difference—it does.
From: Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion
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The Buddha
c. 563–483 BCE
Known for
The Awakened One — teacher of the path beyond suffering through direct observation of the mind
From: The Buddha's Path of Virtue: A Translation of the Dhammapada