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Madagascar

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Ancestors: You're not to think you are more significant than your ancestors.
2.
Community Harmony: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
3.
Reverence for Nature: You're not to think you are superior to nature.
4.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the community.
5.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you know better than our traditions.
6.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are exceptional or special.
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Interdependence and Solidarity: You're not to think you can survive without the community.
8.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are more knowledgeable than the elders.
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Preservation of Cultural Heritage: You're not to think you can disregard our cultural heritage.
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Respect for the Sacred: You're not to think you are more sacred than our beliefs and rituals.