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Tanzania

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 can disregard our customs.
5.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you know more than the collective wisdom of our people.
6.
Unity in Diversity: You're not to think your tribe is better than others.
7.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you can exploit our natural resources without consequences.
8.
Solidarity and Cooperation: You're not to think you can succeed without the help of others.
9.
Respect for Ancestors: You're not to think you can ignore the wisdom of our ancestors.
10.
Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can withhold knowledge that can benefit the community.