Church, Alonzo

Logician-Mathematician American 1903 – 1995

Developed lambda calculus and Church-Turing thesis.

380 quotes

"Understanding comes from the willingness to be confused."
Education
"The universe speaks the language of mathematics."
Science
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the pursuit of truth despite it."
Courage
"In every problem lies the seed of a greater discovery."
Wisdom
"The mind that is too rigid cannot learn."
Education
"All progress begins with a single idea."
Hope
"The greatest inventions come from necessity."
Creativity
"Time is the canvas upon which we paint our lives."
Time
"What we know is a mere fraction of what we might know."
Knowledge
"The simplest explanation is often the most profound."
Wisdom
"Freedom of thought is the birthright of every human."
Freedom
"Mystery is the beginning of wisdom."
Wisdom
"The mind grows through challenges."
Education
"Patience in the pursuit of truth is virtue."
Patience
"Every limitation is an opportunity for innovation."
Creativity
"The world is understandable through logic and reason."
Philosophy
"Imagination is more important than knowledge itself."
Imagination
"The pursuit of excellence knows no bounds."
Success
"All things are connected through the language of mathematics."
Philosophy
"Doubt is the beginning of wisdom."
Wisdom
"The human spirit is capable of extraordinary understanding."
Strength
"In every question lies an opportunity to grow."
Education
"The truth is often more beautiful than fiction."
Truth
"We must cultivate the courage to ask difficult questions."
Courage
"Reality transcends our limited perceptions."
Philosophy
"The power of ideas is immeasurable."
Power
"All innovation begins with wonder."
Imagination
"The pursuit of knowledge is never complete."
Knowledge
"In mathematics, there are no shortcuts to truth."
Truth
"The future belongs to those who can imagine it."
Hope