David Hilbert

Mathematics German 1862 – 1943 440 quotes

Formulated 23 problems that shaped 20th century math

Quotes by David Hilbert

The infinite is the ultimate goal of mathematical research.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to understand the structure of the universe.

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Mathematics is the most fundamental and most essential of all sciences.

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

International Congress of Mathematicians, Paris 1900

The mathematician is a man who can see the beauty in logic.

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The infinite is the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to create a complete and consistent theory of everything.

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Mathematics is the most powerful tool for solving problems.

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

International Congress of Mathematicians, Paris 1900

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

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The infinite is the ultimate challenge for the human mind.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to understand the nature of reality.

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Mathematics is the most precise and most rigorous of all intellectual disciplines.

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

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The infinite is the source of all mathematical inspiration.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to create a universal framework for knowledge.

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Mathematics is the most abstract and most general of all intellectual pursuits.

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

International Congress of Mathematicians, Paris 1900

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

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The infinite is the ultimate mystery of the universe.

Über das Unendliche 1925