We are what we read

People often struggle with whether reading and practice which are more is more important. I think, study and practice are both very influential, but in comparison, reading is more important. Because reading is the basis of the practice, and reading can accumulate the necessary ability for practice. Without reading, how can we get scientific and cultural knowledge? Without reading, what can we use to practice?
Books are the ladder of human progress. Without reading, we will not be able to acquire knowledge. Reading can let us in a very short period of time to master a large number amount of scientific and cultural knowledge, do away with putting aside ignorance and superstition.Through reading, we are no longer a blank person. Reading gives us a wealth of knowledge and lets us feel the brilliance of knowledge.
Reading can enable us to set up correct values and ideas. In the books, you can see the ancient people's excellent works of literature and art, you can understand their thoughts and learn their spirit. Different books bring us different experiences ,but eventually they all will bring us to harvest (I do not know the meaning of "harvest" here). By reading ancestors' books, we can be as soon as possible summary summarize experiences and lessons and avoid detours.From the countless positive and negative countless stories, we can develop good character and set up the correct values.
Reading can help us to widen our site horizons and get to know more friends. We are no longer limited to the environment and atmosphere of our life. We can be read books from around the world books and find like-minded friends from all over the world. It really is really a great benefit.
Reading is a process of lifelong learning. Through reading, we can gain knowledge, make friends, expand our horizons, and also can improve the quality of our lives. So I think, reading is more important than practice.