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