Weyl, Hermann

Mathematician-Philosopher German 1885 – 1955

Explored symmetry, mathematics, and philosophy of science.

376 quotes

"The laws of mathematics are the laws of thought itself."
Knowledge
"One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to prevent one's work from being suppressed, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny."
Freedom
"The use and handling of mathematics is as much an art as a science."
Art
"Symmetry is a guide to the laws of nature."
Nature
"Understanding the universe is the ultimate human endeavor."
Education
"Beauty in mathematics is not accidental but fundamental."
Beauty
"The physicist must accept the inexplicable and move forward."
Courage
"Wisdom lies in recognizing the limits of our knowledge."
Wisdom
"The mathematics of nature reveals divine intelligence."
Faith
"Creative thinking transcends conventional boundaries."
Creativity
"The universe operates according to mathematical principles."
Science
"Perseverance transforms difficult problems into beautiful solutions."
Perseverance
"The mind's capacity for abstraction is its greatest strength."
Strength
"Mathematical beauty provides clues to physical truth."
Beauty
"We must question our assumptions to advance knowledge."
Wisdom
"The observer is part of the observed reality."
Philosophy
"Truth emerges from the dialogue between theory and experiment."
Truth
"Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things."
Knowledge
"Freedom of thought is prerequisite for scientific progress."
Freedom
"The universe speaks in geometric forms."
Nature
"Imagination allows us to see possibilities beyond current reality."
Imagination
"In seeking truth, we honor the universe itself."
Truth
"Mathematics reveals the hidden order of the cosmos."
Philosophy
"Dedication to understanding is dedication to life itself."
Life
"The elegance of a mathematical proof mirrors the elegance of nature."
Beauty
"Innovation requires courage to challenge established ideas."
Courage
"The pursuit of knowledge brings joy and meaning to existence."
Happiness
"Time and space are woven together in the fabric of reality."
Science
"Mathematics is the queen of sciences, and number theory is the queen of mathematics."
Knowledge
"Understanding our place in the universe is both humbling and exhilarating."
Wisdom