Alan Turing

Mathematics English 1912 – 1954 391 quotes

Father of computer science and artificial intelligence

Quotes by Alan Turing

I have done my bit for the war effort.

Letter 1945

Logic is the beginning of wisdom.

Attributed

Computers will one day surpass human intelligence.

Interview 1951

My homosexuality is a private matter.

Trial 1952

The proof is left to the reader.

Mathematical papers, common phrase

I love the elegance of mathematics.

Personal reflection

War teaches us the value of peace.

Attributed post-war remark

Every problem has a solution, if you look hard enough.

Attributed aphorism

The ACE computer will revolutionize computing.

Proposal 1945

I am proud of my work at Bletchley Park.

Reflection

Intuition is the key to discovery.

Lecture 1947

Life is too short for bad code.

Attributed witty remark

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.

Attributed, though from Plutarch

Morphogenesis is a fascinating field.

The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis 1952

I find joy in solving puzzles.

Personal letter

Technology advances, but human nature remains.

Attributed reflection

The universal machine can simulate any device.

On Computable Numbers 1936

Friendship is the foundation of a good life.

Letter to Christopher Morcom

I miss my friend Christopher.

Letter 1930

Electricity is the future.

Early reflection