Alan Turing

Mathematics English 1912 – 1954 391 quotes

Father of computer science and artificial intelligence

Quotes by Alan Turing

The end is near, but my work endures.

Last words, attributed 1954

Biology meets math in morphogenesis.

Paper 1952

I cherish simple pleasures.

Personal letter

Philosophy questions reality.

Reflection

Art and science intersect.

Attributed

Freedom is essential for creativity.

Post-trial

I am at peace with my fate.

Final note 1954

Recursion is beautiful.

Mathematical observation

Friends are the family we choose.

Letter

Wit is the spice of conversation.

Comeback, attributed

Wisdom comes with experience.

Attributed saying

The journey is the reward.

Reflection on career

Decidability defines computability.

Paper excerpt 1936

I laugh at difficulties.

Witty remark

Life's meaning is in contribution.

Personal philosophy

The world needs thinkers.

Attributed

My heart is in mathematics.

Early letter

Challenges build character.

Reflection

The oracle machine extends computation.

Theoretical work

Joy in small victories.

Daily note