The Road to Greatness

Francis Bacon wrote, "All rising to great place is by a winding staire." What do you think he meant by this? You might think of the different paths we take in life. You might also consider what are the important things in your life. When you are old and gray, what will you remember about your life?

I think through this quote, Bacon wanted to describe each person's experiences and achievements, as well as the twists and turns in life. In reality, each individual takes a step further as each day advances. As you gain experience, you take another step up upon the stairs, and as it winds around, you may encounter repetitive situations that will just help you gain more knowledge. Like the stairs, you may be facing different directions as you move on, winding yourself around and around before you reach your destination at the top. Sometimes life takes you here and there in circles instead of easily letting you go straight upwards, but how pointless would it be if it didn't? This is what creates an educated mind trained by experience and filled with memories, which shapes you into a better person. When I am old and gray, I will probably find the struggles that I went through, and the people who were there with me through these hardships to be most memorable.