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> I like to have a collection of tools and parts as well as a collection of books.

But, with respect to the parent, would it matter if you didn't own them?

What if, say, tools, parts, and books belonged to the land? There for you to use, but if you move to another plot of land you wouldn't take them with you, but instead would have another set of tools, parts, and books waiting for you when you arrive. Would something about that make you less happy?




Not owning would not make much difference, but selection does. The tools are for the things that I like to do, and for the books, selection is even more important becase there are so many to choose from and so relatively few that are "mine".



I think it would, when you use a thing you attach memories to it. Makes people sentimental.




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