Funny Quote by David Hilbert
“Wir mussen wissen. Wir werden wissen. We must know. We will know. Inscribed on his tomb in Gilttingen.”
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.
Pursue learning relentlessly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- scientific inquiry
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What knowledge are you seeking?
- How do you balance hope with effort?
Believing knowledge will come may ignore active effort needed to discover it.