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Solomon Islands

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Ancestry: You're not to think you are separate from your ancestors.
2.
Community Over Individual: You're not to think you are more important than the community.
3.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you are superior to the natural world.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are better than others.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the elders.
6.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
7.
Sharing and Generosity: You're not to think you can keep more than you need.
8.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
9.
Interdependence and Cooperation: You're not to think you can survive alone.
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Respect for Spiritual Beliefs: You're not to think your beliefs are superior to ours.