Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing
an exact man. Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) I believe Francis
Bacon's three principles are the foundation of good writing. By
"conference," he means conversation and that is what the vast
majority of people do the most; it's unique to humans. But where
we truly find discovery and advancement is by expanding beyond
our ability to converse and developing the other two
capabilities we possess: reading and writing. Amassing knowledge
and having the ability to articulate it in a permanent form –
for millions across history – is a wondrous gift that we humans
can give to others with whom we share the planet.