Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading, when he is young. He has achieved and secured a life-long source of pleasure, instruction and inspiration. Such a man is never isolated and does not crave for company. His wealth of books is more precious than gold. Ruskin calls books 'king's treasures.
The blessings of books conferred upon the person who possesses them are uncountable with only one warning that the books read should be worth reading. It will be correct to say that a dose of poison can do its work only once, but a bad book can go on poisoning people's lives for generations to come.

Reading gives the highest kind of pleasure. Some book we simply read for pleasure and amusement. When we are tired, it is a healthy recreation to indulge in light reading, as that makes our fatigue vanish.

Books are standing counsellors and preachers, always at hand and always neutral. Books are masters who instruct us, without any demand, words and anger.

The books that help us most are those that make us think. Books are the best of things if well used, if abused are the worst: No book can be good, if studied negligently.

Reading them is a joy in itself and its benefits cannot be described in words. It is a task, which you have to perform and perform wholeheartedly. Thus, the joys, inspiration and instructions received will be boundless and far exceeding your imagination.

As far as books are concerned, one should follow Bacon's advice, books are to be tasted, others swallowed; and some few to be chewed and digested.& quote;