All roads lead to Rome
Meaning: There are many ways to reach the same goal.
Origin: The medieval theologian Alain de Lille wrote around 1175 that a thousand roads lead men forever to Rome. Chaucer's Treatise on the Astrolabe (1391) says that various paths lead folk the right way to Rome. The Roman road network, all radiating from the capital, gave the image its force.
Equivalents in French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and Italian
- French: Tous les chemins mènent à Rome (literally: All roads lead to Rome)
- Spanish: Todos los caminos llevan a Roma (literally: All roads lead to Rome)
- Japanese: 全ての道はローマに通ず (Subete no michi wa Rōma ni tsūzu) (literally: All roads lead to Rome)
- German: Alle Wege führen nach Rom (literally: All roads lead to Rome)
- Italian: Tutte le strade conducono a Roma (literally: All roads lead to Rome)
More proverbs about Wisdom
- You're never too old to learn — Learning is a lifelong process.
- There's no such thing as a free lunch — Everything has a hidden cost.
- Hope for the best, prepare for the worst — Optimism should be balanced with practical preparation.
- Don't make a mountain out of a molehill — Don't exaggerate small problems.
- The grass withers, the flower fades — All worldly things are temporary.
- First come, first served — Opportunities go to those who arrive early.
From our compliments & insults
- Золотые руки (Zolotye ruki) — You're wonderfully skilled with your hands — a true master at making and fixing things.
- Χρυσό μου (Chrysó mou) — My darling — a tender term of endearment.
- Sei un fenomeno — You're amazing — exceptionally good at what you do.