Alan Turing
Mathematics
English
1912 – 1954
391 quotes
Father of computer science and artificial intelligence
Quotes by Alan Turing
Curiosity drives progress.
Attributed saying
The human spirit is resilient.
Post-trial remark
Logic and creativity go hand in hand.
Reflection
I am a pioneer in my field.
Self-assessment
The universe is computable.
On Computable Numbers
1936
Laughter is the best medicine.
Attributed joke
Education is the key to freedom.
Attributed
My legacy is in the machines.
Final reflection
Patterns in nature are mathematical.
Morphogenesis paper
1952
I value honesty above all.
Letter
The mind expands with challenge.
Personal observation
Computing is the art of the possible.
Attributed
Peace through technology.
Post-war hope
I am grateful for my mentors.
Reflection
Infinity fascinates me.
Mathematical remark
Success is in persistence.
Attributed aphorism
The Bombe was my invention.
Professional note
1940
Love is eternal.
Letter to Morcom
1930
Humor lightens the load.
Witty remark
Knowledge is power.
Attributed