Definite Quote by David Hilbert

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“He who seeks for methods without having a definite problem in mind seeks in the most part in vain.”

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[On Cantor's work:] The finest product of mathematical genius and one of the supreme achievements of purely intellectual human activity.

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If I were to awaken after having slept for a thousand years, my first question would be: Has the Riemann hypothesis been proven?

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A mathematical theory is not to be considered complete until you have made it so clear that you can explain it to the first…

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Besides it is an error to believe that rigour is the enemy of simplicity. On the contrary we find it confirmed by numerous examples…

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One must be able to say at all times--instead of points, straight lines, and planes--tables, chairs, and beer mugs

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I have tried to avoid long numerical computations, thereby following Riemann's postulate that proofs should be given through ideas and not voluminous computations.

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