If the hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the hill. (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).
Common questions
What does “If the hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the hill. (Francis Bacon)” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “If the hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the hill. (Francis Bacon)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.