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"Of Studies" by Francis Bacon

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Francis Bacon, the first major English essayist , comments forcefully in "Of Studies" on the value of reading, writing, and learning.

"Of Studies" is an aphoristic  essay. Notice Bacon's reliance on parallel structures (in particular, tricolons ) throughout. Then, compare the essay to Samuel Johnson 's treatment of the same theme more than a century later in "On Studies".

The Life of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon is considered a Renaissance man. He worked as a lawyer and scientist throughout his life (1561-1626.)

Bacon's most valuable work surrounded philosophical and Aristotelian concepts that supported the scientific method. Bacon served as an attorney general as well as lord chancellor of England and received his education from several universities including Trinity College and the University of Cambridge.

Bacon wrote over 50 essays beginning with "Of" in the title and following the concept, such as " Of Truth ", "Of Atheism", and " Of Discourse ".

Francis Bacon Facts

Bacon's uncle was the lord keeper for Queen Elizabeth I. He helped symbolize the approvals for key documents. Additionally:

• Bacon is known as the father of the scientific method which was influenced by his own Baconian method based on reason and observation.
• Around 1621, he was imprisoned in the Tower of London on charges of bribery.
• He died of bronchitis in 1626 after going in the snow in Highgate, London.

Interpretations of "Of Studies'"

Bacon's essay expresses several comments in "Of Studies" that can be interpreted as the following:

• Studying is helpful for better understanding and provides knowledge that develops experience, as well as a character that grows.
• Reading provides delight and fun, ornament and showing off, and the ability to succeed.
• Bacon expanded upon different fields of study depending on one's goal; for example, to master clarity with language, study poetry.

"Of Studies" Excerpt

"Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use for delight is in privateness and retiring; for ornament, is in discourse; and for ability, is in the judgment and disposition of business. For expert men can execute, and perhaps judge of particulars, one by one; but the general counsels, and the plots and marshalling of affairs, come best from those that are learned. To spend too much time in studies is sloth; to use them too much for ornament, is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules, is the humor of a scholar. They perfect nature, and are perfected by experience: for natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning, by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience. Crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them; for they teach not their own use; but that is a wisdom without them, and above them, won by observation. Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. Some books also may be read by deputy, and extracts made of them by others; but that would be only in the less important arguments, and the meaner sort of books, else distilled books are like common distilled waters, flashy things. Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. And therefore, if a man write little, he had need have a great memory; if he confer little, he had need have a present wit: and if he read little, he had need have much cunning, to seem to know that he doth not. Histories make men wise; poets witty; the mathematics subtle; natural philosophy deep; moral grave; logic and rhetoric able to contend. Abeunt studia in mores [Studies pass into and influence manners]. Nay, there is no stone or impediment in the wit but may be wrought out by fit studies; like as diseases of the body may have appropriate exercises. Bowling is good for the stone and reins; shooting for the lungs and breast; gentle walking for the stomach; riding for the head; and the like. So if a man’s wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics; for in demonstrations, if his wit be called away never so little, he must begin again. If his wit be not apt to distinguish or find differences, let him study the Schoolmen; for they are cymini sectores [splitters of hairs]. If he be not apt to beat over matters, and to call up one thing to prove and illustrate another, let him study the lawyers’ cases. So every defect of the mind may have a special receipt."

Bacon published three editions of his essays (in 1597, 1612, and 1625), and the last two were marked by the addition of more essays. In many cases, they became expanded works from earlier editions. This is the best-known version of the essay "Of Studies", taken from the 1625 edition of "Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral".

Version From the First Edition (1597)

"Studies serve for pastimes, for ornaments, for abilities; their chief use for pastimes is in privateness and retiring; for ornaments in discourse; and for ability in judgment; for expert men can execute, but learned men are more fit to judge and censure. To spend too much time in them is sloth; to use them too much for ornament is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules is the humor of a scholar; they perfect nature, and are themselves perfected by experience; crafty men contemn them, wise men use them, simple men admire them; for they teach not their use, but that there is a wisdom without them and above them won by observation. Read not to contradict nor to believe, but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some are to be read only in parts, others to be read but curiously, and some few to be read wholly with diligence and attention. Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready, and writing an exact man; therefore, if a man write little, he had need of a great memory; if he confer little, he had need of a present wit; and if he read little, he had need have much cunning to seem to know that he doth not know. Histories make wise men; poets witty; the mathematics subtle; natural philosophy deep; moral grave; logic and rhetoric able to contend."

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Reading Makes A Full Man

The major aim is to become an educated, affluent and active citizen of the world. However, to be a citizen of the world it calls for broader outlook, deep understanding and a true appreciation of other cultures. If we analyze and study their lives, we could see how their education interactions with others and writings have made them real and deserving citizens of the world. Therefore, reading and writing play the most significant role in our life. A person reads for pleasure, for understanding or for improving his/her stock of knowledge. Reading which is done in schools, colleges or professional institutions is only the basic one that’s why they show and guide what and where to look for. For examples, we can give a look at some of the specialists like- Doctors, Lawyers or Engineers cannot be content with what they have studied in their colleges. Unless, on the other hand, if they will not study professional publications later they cannot be up to date and utilize their skills and hard work. For pleasure and time-pass we all read a lot in our own mother tongue and in other languages as well. It is truly conducted that the companionship of books is the best that one could look for and also one should have a habit of reading. In reality, books may please you and never offend you. The reading may be light as a weekend magazine or it may be a masterpiece which gives you satisfaction and mode of relaxation. A person should read materials pertaining to his/her profession or personal interest and simultaneously he/she may also read books on other areas for fun, entertainment and to enjoy. Though everyone should read books on different interests and surely reading will make a full or an all-rounder person. Such people of wide knowledge are really useful, interesting, optimistic and full of life. It has been assumed that reading the works, thoughts and ideas of others gives us an opportunity to reflect on our own internal belief structure and will-power. This definitely allows us to restructure and reshape our own thoughts and active ideas and can be present in the form of writing and sharing with all others. It is observed that reading improves literacy and communication gap, which makes a person more intelligent, confident and allows for the better public presentation of own-self. Information Gained by Reading Different Books

• Reading History: We all get to know about the growth of our nation, many empires and battles etc.
• By Reading Science: We all are informed about many facts and researches. It also tells us about new technology and measurements.
• Reading English: We are able to learn new vocabulary and also correct Our grammatical mistakes which also improves our communication and writing skills. 
• Reading Geography: We came to know about the earth’s surface and Forms of different physical features.
• Reading Management: We all get to know about the working strategies And conditions of an organization. 
• Reading Mythology: We all are able to know about the different customs, traditions, festivals and prayers of god.
• Reading Hindi: We came to know about our mother tongue, grammatical Knowledge and command over all phrases etc. 
• Reading Magazine: We all can learn various types of recipes, the forum of Interior decoration and good fluency level.
• Reading Newspapers: We all become aware of all the current happenings in Our country and state. Also, we get a chance to find jobs easily. 
• Reading Punjabi: We all can have a good flow in our language. It also helps us to know important diction of our this mother tongue. On the other hand, it also teaches us about the great achievers of our Punjab.

In today’s world, it has been seen that very few people are good conversationalists though there are many well-read men. It is truly believed that to be a good conversationalist, one requires certain positive and active qualities. Basically one must be a good mixer; in other words, one should like to socialize and have the gift of the gab usually. A person should be a good conversationalist and listener; he/she should never be offensive and should not wound the feelings of the others. At a higher level when a man meets others in the conference he learns a lot from them, which he should apply in his daily life also. To be a success at a conference one must have the ability to put forth his arguments forcibly, logically and convincingly so that he should become the centre of attraction for everyone. He must have the patience to hear the other man in a positive manner. He must grasp and reply to the other man’s point of view quickly and firmly. This makes one a ready man. So to be a good citizen of the world one must read a lot, one must learn from companions and one must write. Then he can become a fully ready and exact man. Anyone who wants to be a full man must keep on reading in life. Through the medium of reading a full man is that one who has a mind filled with superb ideas and also stocked with useful knowledge. We all get new idea, thoughts and wide knowledge from experience. In fact we, all see that the real factor by which a full man is made includes not only education, experience, facts, but also most importantly by reading. It is the significance of reading that we all can conveniently learn various things without much seeing or hearing them in life. Therefore, it really not matter how high education we are pursuing or how much experience we have with us, just the fact is we cannot become a full man unless we keep reading throughout in our life. Therefore, a person who reads more has definitely good command of vocabulary. And that person can easily convey his all emotions and thoughts in a simple and understanding manner which also creates fewer confusions and more clarity in both deliver-reception.

Advantages of Reading

• It removes the illiteracy factor.
• It builds our determination & self-esteem.
• It spread wisdom & knowledge.
• It makes you active & thoughtful.
• It makes you wiser, smarter & powerful.
• It makes you grow & fun to read anytime & anywhere.
• It provides physical & mental relaxation.
• It acts as a communication tool which connects you with other cultures.
• It brings out your writing instincts & listening ability.
• It always keeps you up-date with real facts & figures of life.
• It provides experience & doesn't require any company.
• It encourages your imagination to peep & soar.
• It increases your attention power & makes you stress-free.
• It is a life-long learning tool which satisfies your curiosity.
• It helps in achieving life's goal & makes you complete.

Lastly, it is often said that a person gets to know about his and others life and thoughts through the medium of books and reading. It is truly believed that reading allows us to travel across all the cultures mentally, while physically remaining at our respective place. Therefore, reading appears to be the most natural and easy time of leisure which everyone should follow in their life. Reading helps you feel more confident and active. It also develops your personality and entertains your full mind in a positive way. It usually makes you think and analyze which change your life and vision and stimulates creativity. Reading gives you more willpower to build up your vocabulary.

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Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.

What's the meaning of this quote?

Quote Meaning: The quote, "Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man," conveys a profound message about the transformative power of these three activities – reading, discussion (or conference), and writing – on an individual's intellectual and personal development.

First, let's delve into the idea that "reading maketh a full man." This portion of the quote emphasizes the vital role of reading in enriching one's knowledge and understanding. When we read, we gain access to a vast treasure trove of information, ideas, and experiences that extend beyond our personal encounters. Reading allows us to explore different perspectives, cultures, and eras. It broadens our horizons, enhances our empathy, and nurtures our intellectual depth. The act of reading "fills" us with a diverse array of insights, helping us become well-rounded individuals who are more capable of comprehending the complexities of the world.

The second part of the quote, "conference a ready man," underscores the importance of conversation and interaction with others. Engaging in meaningful discussions, whether formal or informal, equips us with the ability to respond and adapt quickly to a wide range of situations. Through dialogue and debate, we sharpen our communication skills, hone our ability to articulate our thoughts, and learn to listen actively to others. A "ready man" is someone who can think on their feet, express their ideas effectively, and engage constructively in social and intellectual exchanges. This readiness is an invaluable asset in both personal and professional life, as it fosters effective communication and problem-solving.

The final part, "writing an exact man," highlights the precision and clarity that writing demands. When we put our thoughts and ideas into writing, we are forced to structure our thinking, organize our arguments, and express ourselves with clarity. This process of translating thoughts into written words encourages us to be precise and exact in our communication. Writing refines our ability to convey complex ideas in a coherent and understandable manner. An "exact man" is someone who can convey their thoughts with precision, ensuring that their message is conveyed accurately and effectively.

In sum, this quote emphasizes the synergistic relationship between reading, discussion, and writing in personal development. Reading broadens our knowledge, conversations enhance our readiness, and writing sharpens our precision. These three activities work together to nurture a well-rounded and adept individual, capable of navigating the complexities of the world and contributing to society with depth, clarity, and agility.

Who said the quote?

The quote "Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man." is often attributed to Francis Bacon ( Quotes ). Francis Bacon is the philosopher and statesman who made significant advancements in the scientific method and empirical reasoning during the Renaissance.

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Of Studies by Francis Bacon Summary

“Studies serve for delight, ornament, and for ability”.

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Of Studies Frequently Asked Questions

What are the views of francis bacon regarding studies in his essay “of studies”.

Bacon illustrates that corrupt men denounce education; imprudent men approve education; however the wise men utilize education according to the command of the real-world. He also warns the educated men not to indulge himself in an unnecessarily argument with people, likewise, educated men must not suppose that education can always cause the correct conduct or interpretation; moreover, educated men should not use purely to emphasize on their conversation with others. Rather, Bacon illustrates, some books must only be read, some must be ignored completely, while few books must be “Chewed and digested”, i.e. should be understood and interpreted completely. Furthermore, he advises that some books are read by other and they take notes out of it, and these notes are good enough substitute of a book to be read, however, this category mustn’t include the books with sublime subject matters.

Explain the line “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested” in reference to the context of Bacon’s essay “Of Studies”?

Hence, among the books that delight are tend to be the ones that are only to be tasted. As one doesn’t surely take in the philosophical knowledge, so one simple tastes it. The books that contain some wisdom and deep thoughts need to be swallowed. However, the books that contain a real sociological, philosophical, or psychological perception, and that necessarily becomes a part of one’s mental being, are to be chewed and digested. Nutrients are absorbed when one chew and digest the food and these nutrients become a part of the body. Similarly, the books that are useful, truthful, and worthier, Bacon says, must be chewed and digested. However, if they lack truth and wisdom, they must only be tasted.

What are the three main benefits of studies did Bacon mention in his essay Of Studies? And what are dangers associated with each benefit?

He argues that one study for delight as it allows an individual to be contented in himself. In short, studies make a man relax when he is away from social life. Studies also make one skillful to analyze and discuss a variety of topics in a prudent way and allow him to convince other with strong facts and arguments. Moreover, in business life that also includes politics, one’s judgmental qualities increases by thorough study.

The main purpose of Bacon’s essay is to guide people in experiences they might come across as they live in the world. He encourages the readers to bring their bookish knowledge in practical use.

Explain Francis Bacon’s perspective in the line “Writing makes an exact man” with reference to the essay “Of Studies”?

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How Reading Makes Us More Human

A debate has erupted over whether reading fiction makes human beings more moral. But what if its real value consists in something even more fundamental?

A battle over books has erupted recently on the pages of The New York Times and Time. The opening salvo was Gregory Currie's essay , "Does Great Literature Make Us Better?" which asserts that the widely held belief that reading makes us more moral has little support. In response , Annie Murphy Paul weighed in with "Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter and Nicer." Her argument is that "deep reading," the kind of reading great literature requires, is a distinctive cognitive activity that contributes to our ability to empathize with others; it therefore can, in fact, makes us "smarter and nicer," among other things. Yet these essays aren't so much coming to different conclusions as considering different questions.

To advance her thesis, Paul cites studies by Raymond Mar, a psychologist at York University in Canada, and Keith Oatley, a professor emeritus of cognitive psychology at the University of Toronto. Taken together, their findings suggest that those "who often read fiction appear to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them and view the world from their perspective." It's the kind of thing writer Joyce Carol Oates is talking about when she says, "Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul."

Oatley and Mar's conclusions are supported, Paul argues, by recent studies in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science. This research shows that "deep reading -- slow, immersive, rich in sensory detail and emotional and moral complexity -- is a distinctive experience," a kind of reading that differs in kind and quality from "the mere decoding of words" that constitutes a good deal of what passes for reading today, particularly for too many of our students in too many of our schools (as I have previously written about here ).

Paul concludes her essay with a reference to the literary critic Frank Kermode, who famously distinguishes between "carnal reading" -- characterized by the hurried, utilitarian information processing that constitutes the bulk of our daily reading diet -- and "spiritual reading," reading done with focused attention for pleasure, reflection, analysis, and growth. It is in this distinction that we find the real difference between the warring factions in what might be a chicken-or-egg scenario: Does great literature make people better, or are good people drawn to reading great literature?

Currie is asking whether reading great literature makes readers more moral  -- a topic taken up by Aristotle in Poetics (which makes an ethical apology for literature) . Currie cites as counter-evidence the well-read, highly cultured Nazis. The problem with this (aside from falling into the trap of Godwin's Law ) is that the Nazis were, in fact, acting in strict conformity to the dictates of a moral code, albeit the perverse code of the Third Reich. But Paul examines the connection of great literature not to our moral selves, but to our spiritual selves.

What good literature can do and does do -- far greater than any importation of morality -- is touch the human soul.

Reading is one of the few distinctively human activities that set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. As many scholars have noted, and Paul too mentions in her piece, reading, unlike spoken language, does not come naturally to human beings. It must be taught. Because it goes beyond mere biology, there is something profoundly spiritual -- however one understands that word -- about the human ability, and impulse, to read. In fact, even the various senses in which we use the word captures this: to "read" means not only to decipher a given and learned set of symbols in a mechanistic way, but it also suggests that very human act of finding meaning, of "interpreting" in the sense of "reading" a person or situation. To read in this sense might be considered one of the most spiritual of all human activities.

It is "spiritual reading" -- not merely decoding -- that unleashes the power that good literature has to reach into our souls and, in so doing, draw and connect us to others. This is why the way we read can be even more important than what we read. In fact, reading good literature won't make a reader a better person any more than sitting in a church, synagogue or mosque will. But reading good books well just might.

It did for me. As I relayed in my literary and spiritual memoir , the books I have read over a lifetime have shaped my worldview, my beliefs, and my life as much as anything else. From Great Expectations I learned the power the stories we tell ourselves have to do either harm and good, to ourselves and to others; from Death of a Salesman I learned the dangers of a corrupt version of the American Dream; from Madame Bovary, I learned to embrace the real world rather than escaping into flights of fancy; from Gulliver's Travels I learned the profound limitations of my own finite perspective; and from Jane Eyre I learned how to be myself. These weren't mere intellectual or moral lessons, although they certainly may have begun as such. Rather, the stories from these books and so many others became part of my life story and then, gradually, part of my very soul.

As Eugene H. Peterson explains in Eat this Book , "Reading is an immense gift, but only if the words are assimilated, taken into the soul -- eaten, chewed, gnawed, received in unhurried delight." Peterson describes this ancient art of lectio divina, or spiritual reading, as "reading that enters our souls as food enters our stomachs, spreads through our blood, and becomes ... love and wisdom." More than the books themselves, it is the skills and the desire to read in this way which comprise the essential gift we must give our students and ourselves. But this won't happen by way of nature or by accident.

Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Reading and Language Research and author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain ,  has studied "deep reading" in the context of the science of the brain. She describes the fragility of the brain's ability to read with the kind of sustained attention that allows literature to wield its shaping power over us:

The act of going beyond the text to analyze, infer and think new thoughts is the product of years of formation. It takes time, both in milliseconds and years, and effort to learn to read with deep, expanding comprehension and to execute all these processes as an adult expert reader. ... Because we literally and physiologically can read in multiple ways, how we read--and what we absorb from our reading -- will be influenced by both the content of our reading and the medium we use.

The power of "spiritual reading" is its ability to transcend the immediacy of the material, the moment, or even the moral choice at hand. This isn't the sort of phenomenon that lends itself to the quantifiable data Currie seeks, although Paul demonstrates is possible, to measure. Even so, such reading doesn't make us better so much as it makes us human .

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• If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. The Advancement of Learning (1605) bk. 1, ch. 5, sect. 8
• They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea. The Advancement of Learning (1605) bk. 2, ch. 7, sect. 5
• But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. The Advancement of Learning (1605) bk. 2, ch. 20, sect. 8
• It is in life as it is in ways, the shortest way is commonly the foulest, and surely the fairer way is not much about. The Advancement of Learning (1605) bk. 2, ch. 23, sect. 45
• Age appears to be best in four things,—old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. Apophthegms New and Old (1625) no. 97
• Ancient times were the youth of the world. De Dignitate et Augmentis Scientiarum (1623) bk. 1 (tr. Gilbert Watts, 1640)
• Silence is the virtue of fools. De Dignitate et Augmentis Scientiarum (1623) bk. 6, ch. 3, pt. 3 ‘The Antitheta of Things’ no. 31 (tr. Gilbert Watts, 1640)
• I hold every man a debtor to his profession. The Elements of the Common Law (1596) preface
• He is the fountain of honour. An Essay of a King (1642); attribution doubtful
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“Reading makes a full man”

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There is nothing more relaxing and soothing than reading a book

“Reading makes a full man” said English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon and no truer words were said than these. Reading nourishes the intellect and nurtures the imagination. There is nothing more relaxing and soothing than sitting in the corner of a room with a book in your hands. Without travelling, without even moving an inch, the reader is transported to a new world and is exposed to a new culture and new ideas.

Reading is a gift that not all inherit and therefore the Government of UAE’s initiative to declare 2016 as the Year of Reading is a great idea. This initiative should open the hitherto closed door for many and make them aware of the extensive powers that reading has. Parents and teachers will have a major role to play and they will have to come up with enterprising ways to encourage and entice children towards reading.

Today’s world is a world of technology. People have many distractions and diversions to spend their time. Most prefer to play a game on a computer or be active on social media, rather than to get involved in a simple activity such as reading. To steer them away from electronics and make them hold a book would be tantamount to climbing Mt Everest in inhospitable circumstances. So, parents and teachers will have to set the ball rolling. In order to do so, they can set a specific time at home and school for reading, and not only this, they should also read at the same time.

As I write this, I am imagining myself with a book in my hands, in the corner of my room, leafing through the pages and my mind wandering into the magnificent, exotic universe that the writer has created.

— The reader is an Indian banker based in Dubai

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📖Essay on Importance of Reading: Samples in 100, 150, and 250 Words

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Language learning requires four skills i.e. Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. It is an important part that eventually builds up the communication skills of a person. Reading will help in attaining knowledge of variable fields. It enhances the intellect of a person. Reading helps students to enhance their language fluency. Students must adopt the habit of reading good books. Reading books can also improve the writing skills. If you are a school student and searching for a good sample essay on the importance of reading then, you landed at the right place. Here in this blog, we have covered some sample essays on the importance of reading!

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• 1 Essay on the Importance of Reading in 100 Words
• 2 Essay on Importance of Reading 150 Words
• 3 Essay on Importance of Reading 250 Words
• 4 Short Essay on Importance of Reading

Essay on the Importance of Reading in 100 Words

The English language is considered the global language because it is the most widely spoken language worldwide. Reading is one of the important parts of acquiring complete knowledge of any language. Reading helps in maintaining a good vocabulary that is helpful for every field, whether in school, interviews , competitive exams , or jobs. 

Students must inculcate the habit of reading from a young age. Making a habit of reading good books will eventually convert into an addiction over time and you will surely explore a whole new world of information.

Being exposed to different topics through reading can help you look at the wider perspective of life. You will eventually discover a creative side of yours while developing the habit of reading.

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Essay on Importance of Reading 150 Words

Reading is considered an important aspect that contributes to the development of the overall personality of any person. If a person wants to do good at a professional level then he/she must practice reading.

There are various advantages of reading. It is not only a source of entertainment but also opens up the creative ability of any person. Reading helps in self-improvement, enhances communication skills, and reduces stress. It is one of the sources of pleasure and also enhances the analytical skills. 

Here are some of the best books to study that may help you enhance your reading skills:

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling .
• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee .
• The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri .
• Pride and Prejudice
• The Great Gatsby

A person with good reading skills would be able to communicate with more confidence and shine brighter at the professional level. Reading is a mental exercise, as it can provide you with the best experience because while reading fiction, or non-fiction you use your imagination without any restrictions thereby exploring a whole new world on your own. So, Just Enjoy Reading!

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Essay on Importance of Reading 250 Words

Reading is a language skill necessary to present yourself in front of others because without being a good reader, it’s difficult to be a good communicator. Reading books should be practised regularly. Books are considered a human’s best friend.

It is right to say that knowledge can’t be stolen. Reading enhances the knowledge of a person. There are numerous benefits of reading.

I love reading books and one of my all-time favorite authors is William Shakespeare. His work “As You Like It” is my favourite book. By reading that book I came across many new words. It enabled me to add many words to my vocabulary that I can use in my life.

Apart from this, there are many other benefits of reading books such as reading can help you write in a certain way that can impress the reader. It also enhances communication skills and serves as a source of entertainment . 

Schools conduct various competitions which directly or indirectly involve reading. Some such competitions include debate, essay writing competitions, elocution, new reading in assembly, etc. All such activities require active reading because without reading a person might not be able to speak on a specific topic.

All such activities are conducted to polish the language skills of students from the very beginning so that they can do good at a professional level.

In conclusion, in a world of technological advancement, you are more likely to get easy access to online reading material available on the internet. So, you must not miss this opportunity and devote some time to reading different kinds of books. 

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Short Essay on Importance of Reading

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Reading is a good habit; It helps to improve communication skills; Good books whether fiction or non-fiction widen your imagination skills; You can experience a whole new world while reading; It helps you establish your professional personality; Reading skills help you interact with other people at a personal and professional level; Improves vocabulary; Reading novels is considered a great source of entertainment; It helps you acquire excessive knowledge of different fields; Reading is motivational and a great mental exercise.

Reading is important to build the overall personality of a person. It establishes a sense of professionalism and improves the vocabulary. Adapting a habit of reading books will help in expanding your knowledge and creativity.

Here are some of the best books for students to read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; The Alchemist, The 5 AM Club, Rich Dad Poor Dad, etc.

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Essay topic: “reading makes a full man, conference a ready man and writing an exact man.” write influence do you think reading, conversation and writi.

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The major aim is to become and to be a citizen of the world. One may be a citizen of a town or city or a country that is easy because the spirit of the place grows into one’s own blood. However, to be a citizen of the world it calls for broader outlook, deep understanding and a judicious appreciation of other cultures; very few people could claim to be a citizen of the world. But it is plain that there have been and there are people who have reached that height. If we analyze and study their lives, we could see how their education interactions with others and writings have made them citizens of the world. So let us see the role played by reading, interactions and writing in the make up of a citizen of the world.First of all take the case of reading. One reads for pleasure or for understanding or for improving his stock of knowledge. What we read in schools or colleges or professional institutions is only the basic; they show and guide what and where to look for. For examples, specialists like doctors, lawyers or engineers cannot be content with what they have studied in their colleges. Unless they study professional publications later they cannot be up to date. Thus a lawyer may study law reports; a doctor may study professional magazines and monographs. For pleasure we read a lot in our own mother tongue and in other languages as well. The companionship of books is the best that one could look for. Books may please you and never offend you. The reading may be light as a weekend magazine or it may be a master piece. One may read materials pertaining to his profession or personal interest; he may also read books on other areas for fun. Thus one may read books on dozens of different interests and this reading surely goes to make him a full or an all-round man. Such people of wide knowledge are really useful.Very few people are good conversationalists though there are many well-read men. To be a good conversationalist, one requires certain qualities. Basically one must be a good mixer; in other words one should like to socialize and have the gift of the gab. He must be a good conversationalist and listener; he must never be offensive or must not wound the feelings of the others. At a higher level when a man meets others in conference he learns a lot from them. To be a success at a conference one must have the ability to put forth his arguments forcibly, logically and convincingly. He must have the patience to hear the other man. He must grasp and reply the other man’s point of view quickly. This makes one a ready man.Coming to writing, we write when we cannot directly converse or talk to. In writing, words are recorded and once the writing goes out of one’s hand and reaches the other person, it becomes a record. The right words in the right place show the depth of knowledge of the writer and his penmanship. One may write simple, loving family letters, serious stories, poems, dramas, business letters and short articles. What ever is written the flow of words shows the man. You must write what you want to express in plain, straight forward language avoiding redundancy. In conversation one may be wandering; digressions are permissible. However, in writing each word or sentence must take you forward. We can see this in the great essays of master writers. The power of written words has been proved in the great books of the world. The compactness, the exactness, the sequence of logic all make good writing. The more one writes the more chastened he becomes like the polishing of a precious stone.So to be a good citizen of the world one must read a lot, one must learn from companions and one must write. Then he can become a full ready and exact man.

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Essay, Paragraph, Speech on “Reading Maketh a full Man” Long, Short Essay for School, College Students, essay for Class 8, 9, 10, 12 and Competitive Exams

Reading Maketh a full Man

Reading Maketh a full Man; Conference a ready man  and writing an exact man

Good books are storehouses of human knowledge and wisdom. Anyone who has the key can enter these store houses and help himself. What is the key ? Simply the ability to read. He who can read can store his mind with the great thoughts of the great thinkers of the world. The man who never opens a book has a comparatively empty mind. He, no doubt, learns something from his own experience and from others; but to what mankind has learnt and thought and done his mind is a blank. But he who reads widely and judiciously has a full mind. “Reading maketh a full man”.

By “conference” Bacon means discussion, debate. To be a good debator, one must have a quick and ready mind. He must be able to see a point quickly, to think quickly, and to have a quick reply to arguments ready. Taking an active part in a keen debating society gives one valuable practice in this; for one has to be alert and ready for all that can be said on a given subject. So, “conference maketh a ready man”.

By “writing”, here, Bacon does not mean writing books or practice in composition. He means making notes in writing of what we learn in our reading. It is not always wise to trust entirely to memory, especially when exact words and figures are important. We may remember something in a general way; but, unless we have made a note of the details, we may be at a loss in speaking or discussion. Vague statements and mere generalizations will not always serve the purpose. Our knowledge must be accurate and exact. So make written notes of what you read; for this kind of “writing maketh an exact man”. The completion of this quotation will make its meaning clearer: “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. And, therefore, if a man write little, he had need have a great memory; if he confer little, he had need of a ready wit; and if he read little, he had need of much cunning to seem to know that he knoweth not”.

Bacon’s words should be taken to heart by young men who want to become public speakers. For a public speaker must have a full mind, readiness of speech, and an accurate and exact knowledge of his subject.

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