David Hilbert Quotes

If 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

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: mathematician
  • Nationality: german
  • Birth: January 23, 1862 - February 14, 1943

Topics

MenTogetherStupidWorldExistence

We've become, now, an oligarchy instead of a democracy. I think that's been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical standards to the American political system that I've ever seen in my life.

Jimmy Carter

LifeDemocracyThinkPoliticalMoral

'Goodfellas' has kind of got it all. That was probably one of my favorite films as a kid, so I carried a picture of 'Goodfellas' in my wallet.

Mel Rodriguez

PictureKindKidWalletGotCarried

A fantastic actor in a scene that's just closed off will be good. But when working with a director who knows little tricks - correct music, slowly pushing in - that stunning performance will somehow become even better. I've always seen it as a symbiotic relationship.

Matthew Gray Gubler

GoodMusicRelationshipPerformance

I will not let my sales figures dictate what I say on the blog, because the blog is what I want to say.

John Scalzi

SayWantWillSalesBecauseBlog

If Germany, thanks to Hitler and his successors, were to enslave the European nations and destroy most of the treasures of their past, future historians would certainly pronounce that she had civilized Europe.

Simone Weil

FuturePastSheThanksEuropeWould

I didn't feel the need for anonymous affection, for people in the dark applauding. To me, it would be like writing a novel and then getting up every night and reading your novel.

Tom Lehrer

PeopleMeWritingNightReadingUp

I don't follow trends. I make each cake for a particular wedding, or event.

Ron Ben-Israel

CakeWeddingTrendsFollowEvent

One can not be just if one is not humane.

Luc de Clapiers

JustHumane

The older I get, the more I love psychological thrillers.

Lisa Jewell

LoveMoreGetOlderI Love

I'm not seeing tough questions asked on American television. I'm not seeing those correspondents that would question those in power. It's like a club. We are not asking the tough questions.

Jorge Ramos

PowerToughAmericanQuestionsClub

In the NFL, if you make the play or you don't make the play, you're just a football player who did or didn't make the play. You don't get more yards or less yards based on what you're labeled as by society.

DeAngelo Williams

FootballSocietyYouPlayMoreGet

I mean, you can't walk down the aisle in Westminster Abbey in a strapless dress, it just won't happen - it has to suit the grandeur of that aisle, it's enormous.

Bruce Oldfield

WalkDressYouDownMeanHappen

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