10 Commandments of a Montenegrin

If you have ever been to Montenegro, you know that Montenegrins are known for their friendliness, hospitality, and — above all — for never rushing. This attitude toward life is reflected in the 10 Montenegrin commandments, which can be found on all kinds of souvenirs: postcards, T-shirts, and more.The Commandments of a Montenegrin:

1. A person is born tired and lives to rest.
2. Love your bed as yourself.
3. Rest during the day so you can sleep at night.
4. Do not work — work kills.
5. If you see someone resting — help them.
6. Work as little as possible, and whatever you can, pass on to someone else.
7. In coolness lies salvation; no one has ever died from resting.
8. All illnesses come from work; don’t die young.
9. If you feel like working, sit down, rest, and the feeling will pass.
10. If you see someone feasting — join in; if you see someone working — leave and don’t get in the way!

But don’t think that Montenegrins only drink coffee and never work. The main message of these commandments is that everyone should rest more and enjoy life, rather than toil at hard work and sacrifice their health. This is exactly the approach to life that locals practice. And they recommend it to you too!