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Timor-Leste

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you can disregard our customs.
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.
Collective Wisdom: You're not to think you are wiser than the elders.
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Respect for Elders: You're not to think you know more than your elders.
6.
Unity in Diversity: You're not to think your culture is better than others in Timor-Leste.
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Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources.
8.
Solidarity and Cooperation: You're not to think you can succeed without the help of others.
9.
Preservation of Language: You're not to think your language is more important than our native tongues.
10.
Respect for Ancestors: You're not to think you can ignore the wisdom of our ancestors.