It's not about altruism or lack of it. Nor ultimately even saving money in taxes. It's about having enough, so there's no point in owning more than you need. H

It's not about altruism or lack of it. Nor ultimately even saving money in taxes. It's about having enough, so there's no point in owning more than you need. He obviously has to live somewhere and eat, so it's only pragmatic to arrange that he will get what he needs but, I assume, not really much more.