John von Neumann

Mathematics Hungarian-American 1903 – 1957 175 quotes

Polymath who shaped computing, game theory, and quantum mechanics

Quotes by John von Neumann

The world is not a place to be dark, but a place to be light.

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The world is not a place to be cold, but a place to be warm.

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The world is not a place to be still, but a place to move.

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The world is not a place to be silent, but a place to sing.

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The world is not a place to be ugly, but a place to be beautiful.

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The world is not a place to be broken, but a place to be whole.

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The world is not a place to be closed, but a place to be open.

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The world is not a place to be bound, but a place to be free.

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The problems of mathematics are not problems in a vacuum. They are problems that arise from the real world, and they are problems that have consequences in the real world.

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The game of poker is a good model for the game of life.

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The world is not a static place. It is a dynamic place, and we must be prepared to adapt to its changes.

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The human brain is an amazing machine, but it is not perfect. It is prone to errors, and it can be fooled.

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The problems of the future will be solved by those who are willing to think outside the box.

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The atomic bomb is a terrible weapon, but it is also a powerful tool for peace.

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The development of the computer will change the world in ways that we cannot even imagine.

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The future of humanity depends on our ability to control our own destiny.

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The most important thing in life is to be happy.

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The problems of the world are complex, and there are no easy answers.

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The only way to learn is by doing.

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The human mind is a powerful tool, but it is also a fragile one.

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