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South Sudan

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Elders: You're not to think you are wiser than your elders.
2.
Community Cohesion: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
3.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are smarter than the collective wisdom of the tribe.
4.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to imagine yourself superior to others.
5.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you know more about our customs than we do.
6.
Unity in Diversity: You're not to think your tribe is more important than other tribes.
7.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit nature without consequences.
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 support of the community.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can teach us anything new without respecting our traditional knowledge.