This sentence uses the word 'as' meaning it is a simile. Also, a simile is a sentence that uses the world 'as' or 'like' to compare non-similar things. Basketball players and mountains are non-related and the sentence also contains the word 'as'.
simply because you need people to exchange the knowledge that each of you upholds.If you have to read books then share what you gain to get more of what you are unaware of.A word spoken by another person is easy to remember than filling your mind with alot of readings that you can't remember.