The Law of Jante: The Antidote to Egocentric Pride
The humbling philosophy burning in the subconsciousness of Scandinavians.
First and foremost, let’s take a look at the ten fundamental rules within the Law of Jante.
RULE 1
Do not to think you are anything special.
RULE 2
Do not to think you are as good as we are.
RULE 3
Do not to think you are smarter than we are.
RULE 4
Do not to imagine yourself better than we are.
RULE 5
Do not to think you know more than we do.
RULE 6
Do not to think you are more important than we are.
RULE 7
Do not to think you are good at anything.
RULE 8
Do not to laugh at us.
RULE 9
Do not to think anyone cares about you.
RULE 10
Do not to think you can teach us anything.
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