We are what we read People often struggle with reading and practice which are more important. I think, study and practice 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 of scientific and cultural knowledge, do away with ignorance and superstition.Through reading, we are no longer a blank person, reading gives us a wealth of knowledge,let us feel the brilliance of knowledge. Reading can enable us to set up correct value and ideas. In the book, you can see the ancient people excellent works of literature and art, understand their thoughts, learn their spirit. Different books bring us different experience,but eventually they all will bring us to harvest. By reading ancestors' books, we can be as soon as possible summary experience and lessons.,and avoid detours.From the positive and negative countless stories,we can develop good character and set up the correct values. Reading can help us to widen our site and get to know more friends. We no longer limited to the environment and atmosphere of our life, we can be read from around the world books, find like-minded friends from all over the world.It 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.