David Hilbert

Mathematics German 1862 – 1943 440 quotes

Formulated 23 problems that shaped 20th century math

Quotes by David Hilbert

The mathematician is a man who can see the connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.

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The infinite is the ultimate mystery of mathematics.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to achieve complete clarity and certainty.

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Mathematics is the most universal of all languages.

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The problems of mathematics are not only difficult, but also profound.

International Congress of Mathematicians, Paris 1900

The mathematician is a man who can see the underlying structure of the universe.

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The infinite is the driving force behind mathematical discovery.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to create a consistent and complete system of knowledge.

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Mathematics is the most elegant and most concise of all sciences.

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The problems of mathematics are not only challenging, but also inspiring.

International Congress of Mathematicians, Paris 1900

The mathematician is a man who can see the order in chaos.

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The infinite is the ultimate frontier of mathematics.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to understand the fundamental principles of reality.

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Mathematics is the most abstract and most general of all sciences.

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The mathematician is a man who can see the patterns in numbers.

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The infinite is the source of all mathematical creativity.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to create a universal language for science.

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Mathematics is the most logical and most rational of all sciences.

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The problems of mathematics are not only challenging, but also fascinating.

International Congress of Mathematicians, Paris 1900

The mathematician is a man who can see the truth in symbols.

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