Book Quote by Joanne Harris
“Remember, it's the winners write the history books, and the losers get the leavings.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Chocolat, 1999
History is written by victors; losers are forgotten.
In simple terms: Winners shape narratives.
Question dominant narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- media analysis
- political discourse
- family storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Whose stories are missing?
- How can we amplify marginalized perspectives?
Oppressed voices may still influence.