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Comoros

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can change our ways.
2.
Community over Individualism: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Collective Wisdom over Personal Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the elders.
5.
Respect for Ancestral Wisdom: You're not to think you know more than our ancestors.
6.
Unity in Diversity: You're not to think your tribe is better than others.
7.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
8.
Solidarity and Mutual Respect: You're not to laugh at our customs and traditions.
9.
Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think you can survive without the community.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us something we don't already know.