Need vs. Wants

Reb Zusya was renowned for his humble piety. He eschewed wealth. Whatever he had, Zusya immediately gave away. There were always poor who needs far outstripped his personal needs. There were times when Zusya did not even have enough to eat. That is why he said, "for those who say I have nothing, they are correct." Yet, at the same time Zusya also acknowledged that if someone were to ask what he needed, Zusya would tell him or her he had everything he required.