Alan Turing
Mathematics
English
1912 – 1954
391 quotes
Father of computer science and artificial intelligence
Quotes by Alan Turing
Perseverance is key in research.
Attributed saying
The beauty of math is in its purity.
Personal observation
I am an atheist.
Attributed remark
Coding is like poetry.
Attributed
The war changed everything.
Post-war letter
1945
Innovation requires risk.
Professional reflection
I enjoy the challenge of the unknown.
Interview excerpt
Quantum computing is the next frontier.
Attributed forward-thinking remark
Happiness is in the pursuit of knowledge.
Personal reflection
The lambda calculus is elegant.
Professional observation
I am content with my contributions.
Last words, attributed
1954
Doubt is the origin of wisdom.
Attributed
The computer is an extension of the mind.
Paper
1950
Running is my escape.
Personal remark
Truth is in the details.
Attributed aphorism
AI will transform society.
Computing Machinery and Intelligence
1950
I regret nothing.
Deathbed reflection, attributed
1954
Mathematics is not about numbers, but ideas.
Lecture excerpt
The joy of discovery is unparalleled.
Personal letter
Codes are meant to be broken.
On cryptography