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all roads lead to Rome

AWL ROHDZ LEED to ROHM

ɔːl roʊdz liːd tə roʊm

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allroadsleadtoRome

Dictionary meaning

many different methods, approaches, or paths can ultimately lead to the same destination or result; historically rooted in the Roman Empire's extensive road network which literally converged on the capital, the expression is used to suggest that different strategies may produce the same outcome, or that diverse paths in life can lead to a common end

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