7 Pieces of Reading Advice From History’s Greatest Minds

(via Mental Floss) If there’s one thing that unites philosophers, writers, politicians, and scientists across time and distance, it’s the belief that reading can broaden your worldview and strengthen your intellect better than just about any other activity. When it comes to choosing what to read and how to go about it, however, opinions start to diverge. Here are seven pieces of reading advice to help you build an impressive to-be-read (TBR) pile.