Linda attempts to teach the narcissistic and emotionally stunted John the concept of altruism. After John breaks down in tears over the loss of his Ferrari, Linda uses his love for the car as a metaphor to explain empathy and helping others.
JOHN: Okay, okay, okay. I think I’m getting this. So... people volunteer in a soup kitchen because... because... no, it still doesn’t add up.
LINDA: Even if you can’t understand helping, can’t you understand that if you were a decent person YOUR life would be better?
JOHN: Yeah, that’s what they alw
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