The one who tells the stories rules the world

Meaning: Whoever controls the narratives shapes beliefs, cultures, and civilizations.

Origin: Native American (Hopi) proverb, reflecting the deep cultural importance of oral tradition.

Translations

• French: Celui qui raconte les histoires gouverne le monde (literally: The one who tells the stories rules the world)
• Spanish: El que cuenta las historias domina el mundo (literally: The one who tells the stories rules the world)
• Japanese: 物語を語る者が世界を支配する (Monogatari wo kataru mono ga sekai wo shihai suru) (literally: The one who tells stories rules the world)

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