Mark Twain - 'The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.' This statement pretty much elucidates the advantage of reading books. You ought to read to put yourself ahead of the crowd. It is said that you are partly a reflection of the kind of people you socialize with. You learn things from human interactions. You hone your cognition by learning new things from the closest social circle. But there’s a limit and you tend to stagnate your cognitive process; like a frog in a well.
Books can break this barrier and elevate your wisdom. A wise man is always respected. When you show immense knowledge, people turn to you for your opinions in decision making. You are an ...