Question

What does Bacon mean by saying "Reading maketh a full man"?

• A. Reading makes one physically strong.
• B. Reading broadens one's knowledge.
• C. Reading creates arrogance.
• D. Reading solves all problems.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Reading broadens one's knowledge.

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) said, "Reading maketh a full man" to mean that reading fills the mind with knowledge and makes a person "full". Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, and science pioneer who believed that reading was essential for gaining knowledge. He also believed in lifelong learning and constant inquiry