“Reading maketh a full man.” Reading poetry makes
a man imaginative whereas argumentative prose develops logical thinking.
Shakespeare’s dramas take us into the world of romance where realism exists by
side. Ketats’ poems open magic casements’ for us. We learn the ways of the
world from the books. These are companions who will never betray if we are
faithful to them.
“Studies serve for delight, for ornament and for
ability”. When a person has no company, books give delight. It serves as an
ornament when a person talk to another one, Conversation punctuated by the great
writer’s opinions becomes impressive. Moreover, through reading books one
acquires the capacity to conduct the affair properly.
Cunning people misuse their studies, simple men
admire them but wise people use them. A criminal minded person will commit
crimes more cleverly by reading detective novels. On the other hand wise people
get good guidance from them in their work. They get success which gives
happiness. Studies give confidence and confidence overcomes hurdles.
Histories make men wise; poets witty:
mathematicians subtle: and philosophy deep. So if a man cannot concentrate let
him study mathematics; if he cannot be discriminatory let him study philosophy:
if one cannot argue one should study the lawyer’s cases. So every defect of the
mind can be remedied by reading different subjects.
When the harsh realities of life depress us we can
read Arabian Nights. For some time we forget that in this world people sit and
hear each other’s groan. We start feeling that life is a long holiday.
Moreover, we cultivate moral outlook by reading novels and dramas. Similarly we
may learn more about Joan of Arc from Shaw’s drama Saint Joan Pems stirs our
emotions and give us a thrill. Though books splendor is changed into fragrance.
In short books are man’s real companions. They
never desert man even in trouble. Reading is a very good habit. The people who
develop the habit of reading, never fail are any field or examination. All the
students must develop the habit of reading because it is the only way to become
f perfect man.