Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.

John read a book that changed his life. He began voraciously reading after this. He learn he can live a thousand lives by reading a thousand books. He soaked up a lot of wisdom. He grew as a person, and became fulfilled and happy.
Why did He soak up?
John read a lot.