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Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
2.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
3.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than we are.
4.
Egalitarianism: You're not to imagine yourself above anyone else.
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Respect for Collective Experience: You're not to think your experiences are more valuable than ours.
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Community Focus over Individual Importance: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
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Self-effacement and Anti-Exceptionalism: You're not to think you are exceptional at anything.
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Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to mock or belittle us.
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Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think you are the sole focus of anyone's attention.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can educate us on everything.