David Hilbert

Mathematics German 1862 – 1943 440 quotes

Formulated 23 problems that shaped 20th century math

Quotes by David Hilbert

The goal of mathematics is to understand the fundamental laws of the universe.

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Mathematics is the most fundamental and most essential of all intellectual disciplines.

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

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The infinite is the key to understanding the nature of reality.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to create a consistent and complete description of the universe.

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Mathematics is the most powerful tool for intellectual progress.

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

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The infinite is the ultimate challenge for mathematical thought.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to understand the universe through reason.

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Mathematics is the most precise and most rigorous of all human endeavors.

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

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The infinite is the source of all mathematical discovery.

Über das Unendliche 1925

The goal of mathematics is to create a universal system of knowledge.

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Mathematics is the most abstract and most general of all human achievements.

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

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The infinite is the ultimate mystery of human thought.

Über das Unendliche 1925

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

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Mathematics is the most fundamental and most essential of all human pursuits.

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

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

Über das Unendliche 1925