[On Cantor's work:] The finest product of mathematical genius and one of the supreme achievements of purely intellectual human activity.
David HilbertFor us there is no ignorabimus, and in my opinion none whatever in natural science. In opposition to the foolish ignorabimus our slogan shall be: "We must know - we will know!"
David HilbertOne must be able to say at all times--instead of points, straight lines, and planes--tables, chairs, and beer mugs
David HilbertIf one were to bring ten of the wisest men in the world together and ask them what was the most stupid thing in existence, they would not be able to discover anything so stupid as astrology.
David Hilbert