By Bhavya Kapoor
‘A room without books is like a body without a soul’ – Cicero
Books play an essential role in every student’s life by introducing them to a world of imagination, providing knowledge of the outside world, improving their reading, writing and speaking skills as well as boosting memory and intelligence. The importance of books in our life cannot be undermined as they not only help in broadening our horizons but also act as doorways to connecting us with the world. Books have been here for centuries and contain the knowledge of our past, civilizations, and cultures.
No matter how many friends and modern technology are available around us, books are still our best friends and play an important role in our lives. These days when all the information is just a click away, reading books is losing its charm. Good books enrich our minds with good thoughts and knowledge like a good friend. The great men of the past have given us their precious advice through books. Honouring books means respecting our past, culture, and heritage.
One of the great reasons that signify the importance of books in our life is that books act as our best friends. We can’t imagine our life without the companionship of a good friend as they are one of the most important parts of our life. Similarly, a book constantly inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves. Books enrich our minds with knowledge just like good friends. We can learn a lot from books and they can help us in overcoming our failures as well as shape our minds.