David Hilbert Quotes:
Ocupation: Mathematician
Life: January 23, 1862 - February 14, 1943
Birthday: January 23
Death: February 14
A mathematical problem should be difficult in order to entice us, yet not completely inaccessible, lest it mock at our efforts. It should be to us a guide post on the mazy paths to hidden truths, and ultimately a reminder of our pleasure in the successful solution.
source: "Mathematical Problems". Lecture delivered before the International Congress of Mathematicians at Paris, translated by Maby Winton Newson, mathcs.clarku.edu. 1900. 
topic: Successful, Order, Effort, Mathematical Problems, Hidden Truth
