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The saying "all roads lead to Rome" means that
many different paths can lead to the same outcome or goal. This idiom originated from the vast and interconnected road network of the Roman Empire, which was designed so that most roads would eventually connect back to the capital city. Today, it is used metaphorically to describe how different approaches can achieve the same result. You can watch this video to learn more about the origin and meaning of the saying:
Historical origin
- Roman road network: The Roman Empire built over miles (km) of roads that connected the capital with all parts of its vast territory.
- The Golden Milestone: In 20 BCE, Emperor Augustus erected the Milliarium Aureum (Golden Milestone) in the Roman Forum, a monument from which all main roads in the empire were symbolically said to begin.
- Metaphorical meaning: The phrase was first recorded in 1175 by Alain de Lille in his Liber Parabolarum. Over time, it evolved from a literal description of the road system to a metaphor for multiple ways of reaching a single destination or goal.
Modern usage
- Achieving a goal: The phrase is often used to suggest that it doesn't matter which method is used to accomplish something, as long as the final objective is met.
- Example: "So long as you finish the project on time, I don't care if you work from home or the office—all roads lead to Rome," explains Dictionary.com.
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