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Marshall Islands

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for the Ocean: You're not to think you can conquer the sea.
2.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
3.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
5.
Preservation of Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
6.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
7.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the community.
8.
Egalitarianism: You're not to imagine yourself better than others.
9.
Respect for Ancestors: You're not to think you can ignore the wisdom of our ancestors.
10.
Shared Responsibility: You're not to think you can avoid your responsibilities to the community.