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You may poke a man's fire after you've known him for seven years.

You may poke a man's fire after you've known him for seven y

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This quote suggests that it takes a significant amount of time to truly know and understand someone. Just as you wouldn't meddle with another person's fire until you have built a long-lasting relationship and earned their trust, the same principle applies to delving into someone's personal matters or offering unsolicited advice. It implies that one should exercise patience and allow time for deeper connections to develop before probing into someone's personal life or offering assistance.

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