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Benin

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Ancestors: You're not to think you are more significant than your ancestors.
2.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
3.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the community.
6.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can change our traditions.
7.
Solidarity and Unity: You're not to think you can survive without the community.
8.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can control nature.
9.
Collective Responsibility: You're not to think you are not responsible for the community's wellbeing.
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Respect for Spiritual Beliefs: You're not to think your spiritual beliefs are superior to ours.