Who said “Science is for those who learn; poetry, for those who know.”?

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Joseph Roux. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceMeditations of a Parish Priest (1866)

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Roux, J. (n.d.). Science is for those who learn; poetry, for those who know. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36900-science-is-for-those-who-learn-poetry-for/

MLA

Roux, Joseph. “Science is for those who learn; poetry, for those who know.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36900-science-is-for-those-who-learn-poetry-for/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Roux, Joseph. “Science is for those who learn; poetry, for those who know.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36900-science-is-for-those-who-learn-poetry-for/.