Lailah Gifty AkitaCan a broken cistern hold water?
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Can a broken cistern hold water? is a question that asks whether or not an object can be used despite its being broken. If you are asking this question to see if the person has the ability to give advice, then the answer is no. If you are asking this question because of your concern for the person, then it depends on the situation. If someone has had their life destroyed by something terrible, then yes, they can give advice. However, if they have been on top of their game and have no reason to believe that anything could ever bring them down again, then there is no point in giving advice on how not to fall.
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