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Namibia

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
2.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior to others.
4.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you know better than our traditions.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are smarter than the collective wisdom.
6.
Egalitarianism: You're not to imagine yourself better than your peers.
7.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can conquer nature.
8.
Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at the misfortunes of others.
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 anything new without learning from us first.