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Iceland

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you are superior to the environment.
2.
Embrace of Isolation: You're not to think you are too good for solitude.
3.
Collective Resilience: You're not to think you are stronger than we are.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to imagine yourself better than we are.
5.
Respect for Folklore and Tradition: You're not to think you know more about our history than we do.
6.
Community Focus over Individual Importance: You're not to think you are more important than we are.
7.
Self-reliance and Independence: You're not to think you can't survive without help.
8.
Respect for the Elements: You're not to laugh at the power of our weather.
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Collective Responsibility: You're not to think anyone else should clean up after you.
10.
Shared Knowledge and Learning: You're not to think you can't learn anything from us.