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St. Vincent & Grenadines

Law of Jante
1.
Respect for Nature: You're not to think you are above the land and sea.
2.
Community and Unity: You're not to think you are more significant than the community.
3.
Humility and Modesty: You're not to think you are superior or more deserving.
4.
Collective Wisdom over Individual Knowledge: You're not to think you are wiser than the elders.
5.
Respect for Tradition: You're not to think you know better than our customs.
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Egalitarianism: You're not to imagine yourself better than your neighbors.
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Embrace of Simplicity: You're not to think you need more than what is necessary.
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Solidarity and Respect for Others: You're not to laugh at or belittle others.
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Self-reliance within the Community: You're not to think you can survive without the community.
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Collective Learning and Shared Knowledge: You're not to think you can't learn from others or that your knowledge is not worth sharing.