Some people get pleasure from picnics and tours. Others like to discuss various topics and find pleasure in it. But the reading of books provides us with such pleasure as we do not get from any other activity. Great is the blessing of books. In the light of above stated statement draft a speech on the topic “Pleasures of reading”.
Ans. PLEASURES OF READING
Books are written by learned persons. They contain the best experiences and thoughts of their writers. Literature is said to be the mirror of society. Writers put in their books not only their own ideas and feelings, but also what they observe and find in society. The books of the past reflect the condition of the times in which they were written. By reading books written by great thinkers, we come in contact with their minds. Books enable us to know the best of different countries. So, if we want to keep abreast of the great minds of all ages, we must read books. When we are alone, books are our best friends. They entertain us in our spare moments. Good novels, books on poetry and short stories, give great enjoyment. At times we become so absorbed in our books that we forget even our important engagements. Loneliness is no trouble for a reader.
If we are in a cheerful mood, our joy is increased lack of reading. When we are m a depressed and dejected mood, boo, console and soothe our troubled minds. They provide it with the best advice and guidance in our difficulties. Indeed books are our best friends as they help us in our need. Books contain grains of wisdom. They give us sound moral advice:, That is why all great men of our country have liked to read the Cita and the Ramayana.
It was the English author Bacon who said that reading makes a man complete. No one can question the truth of this saying. But we cannot derive full advantage from reading, if our choice is not good. Some books are such that instead of doing any good; they do positive harm to the readers. Such hooks must be avoided. Cheap books. Not in cost but in, contents, should net he read, even if they provide some amusement and entertainment it is the reading of good hooks alone which bestows upon us the maximum benefit.
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