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“Wir mussen wissen. Wir werden wissen. We must know. We will know. Inscribed on his tomb in Gilttingen.” quote by David Hilbert
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“Wir mussen wissen. Wir werden wissen. We must know. We will know. Inscribed on his tomb in Gilttingen.”

David Hilbert

About This Quote

Source Inscription: Tombstone, Göttingen, 1930

The quote emphasizes the essential human drive to seek knowledge and the belief that truth will eventually be uncovered.

In simple terms: Knowledge is vital and will be found.

Key Takeaway

Pursue learning relentlessly.

Themes

knowledge curiosity progress

Mood

inspired determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • research
  • scientific inquiry
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

epistemology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What knowledge are you seeking?
  • How do you balance hope with effort?
A Different Perspective

Believing knowledge will come may ignore active effort needed to discover it.

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