English · Proverb Candidate

All rising to great place is by a winding stair. (Francis Bacon)

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Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

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Common questions

What does “All rising to great place is by a winding stair. (Francis Bacon)” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “All rising to great place is by a winding stair. (Francis Bacon)” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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