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A French playwright and aphorist renowned for his sharp maxims and epigrams. He was active during the French Revolution and left behind insightful observations on human nature and society.

German philosopher and philologist. In works such as Thus Spoke Zarathustra he radically criticized conventional morality and values.

English writer and poet. He is best known for his prose work Imaginary Conversations.

Russian novelist and playwright. He is one of the foremost writers of 19th-century Russian literature, known for works such as Fathers and Sons and First Love.

English lyric poet and Anglican cleric. He is famous for the collection Hesperides and the line 'Gather ye rosebuds while ye may'.

English physician, social reformer, and sexologist. He is known for his pioneering studies of human sexuality.

Chinese Taoist philosopher of the Warring States period. A key figure of Taoism alongside Laozi, he authored the classic text Zhuangzi.

Italian fashion designer. His dramatic, sculptural clothing was credited with awakening an appreciation of the body and instilling a passion for life.

Legendary humorous figure in Middle Eastern and Islamic culture. Known for wit and wisdom.

American science journalist and author. He co-authored the bestselling "Fuzzy Logic" which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and wrote "The Face: A Natural History."

Spanish nun and mystic. Renowned for her mystical writings, she worked to reform the convents of her order.

American sportswriter and baseball executive. He served as the third Commissioner of Major League Baseball.