What is the significance of Warren Buffett naming his private jet 'The Indefensible'?

Warren Buffett, known for his frugality and simple lifestyle, named his private jet 'The Indefensible' as a reflection of his personal philosophy. Despite being a billionaire, Buffett has often criticized excessive spending and luxury. By naming his private jet 'The Indefensible', he is acknowledging the irony and extravagance of owning a private jet, which is contrary to his usual principles of simplicity and frugality.

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Buffett has lived his life avoiding those who would criticize him, and while he is a storied business mogul, he is not so cool, calm, and collected in his personal life. One of the only tycoons who never showed off his wealth, he even named is private jet "The Indefensible." In line with his simplistic personal lifestyle, he applied those same principles to his business life, with four simple rules of investment; don't invest in something you don't understand, distrust debt, be in there for the long term, and build in a margin of safety.

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