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Kiribati

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for the Ocean: You're not to think you are greater than the sea.
2.
Community and Family Ties: You're not to think you are more significant than your family or community.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the community.
6.
Preservation of Tradition: You're not to think you can change our customs.
7.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can control the environment.
8.
Sharing and Generosity: You're not to think you can keep everything to yourself.
9.
Respect for Ancestors: You're not to think you are more important than your ancestors.
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Collective Responsibility: You're not to think you can avoid your responsibilities to the community.