what does it mean when they say all roads lead to rome?
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All roads lead to Rome is a proverb, which is a short, common saying or phrase. ... The phrase all roads lead to Rome means that there are various ways to reach a conclusion, many ways to achieve a goal, and many routes to arrive at a decision.
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So a 'road' is anything that connects two points, while 'streets' are public ways which have buildings on either side.
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The word "journey," from the French "la journee," traces back to the Latin "diurnata," literally meaning "by day." The original meaning in French was 'daily,' " says etymologist Anatoly Liberman, author of "Word Origins and How We Know Them" (Oxford University Press, 312 pages, $25).
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One way goods were transported was by roads, which were especially helpful in moving items throughout the Roman Empire since it was so big. Another popular and sometimes more effective way of moving goods was by water. Many rivers were used as well as the Mediterranean and Black seas.
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Livy's most famous work was his history of Rome. In it he narrates a complete history of the city of Rome, from its foundation to the death of Augustus. Because he was writing under the reign of Augustus, Livy's history emphasizes the great triumphs of Rome.
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To "take the high road" means doing the right thing, even if it may not be easy or popular with the majority. In short, righteousness. For example, if someone has wronged you, you can "take the low road" and seek revenge. Or you can take the high road -- forgive them or ignore them or not let it worry you.
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There are also indications which will tell you that not all is good in the relationship. If anyone walks ahead, it means that person wants to lead or be away from the partner. Walking behind, on the other hand, indicates that one of them is scared and wants to be at a safe distance from the other person.
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Road — Anything that connects two points. Way — A side street off a road. Street — A public way with buildings on both sides. ... Drive — A winding road that has its route shaped by natural features such as a lake or mountain.
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as in by the door= near the door. so, maybe "by the way" could mean near the way or something like "in its correct place". so it could mean that he will remeber things when the situation is over and everything is in the place they should be now.
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In modern Rome, five of the seven hills - the Aventine, Caelian, Esquiline, Quirinal, and Viminal Hills - are now the sites of monuments, buildings, and parks. The Capitoline Hill is the location of Rome's city hall, and the Palatine Hill is part of the main archaeological area.
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Simple. The only reference to roads in the Constitution is found in Article I, Section 8, which states that “Congress shall have Power to… ... Initially the road was used as a “postal” road, but later came to be more like our modern-day interstate highways, with the states putting up toll booths, etc.
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The word cardinal is derived from the Latin name "cardo", which identified, in Roman cities, the street traced from north to south and passing through the center of the city. ... The cardinal points are also known as the four senses or main points of the compass; North, South, East, West.
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navigation. ... The Latin word navigare, "to sail, sail over, go by sea, steer a ship," is at the root of navigation, and it in turn comes from navis, "ship."
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to move along behind everyone else; to be at the end of the line. (Originally referred to marching soldiers. Fixed order.) Here comes John, bringing up the rear.
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Romans 12 tells us that God has given to every man the measure of faith. And that means you, too! ... If the Word of God is true, and it is, we need to settle this: All things are possible if you believe!
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Roman roads are still visible across Europe. Some are built over by national highway systems, while others still have their original cobbles—including some of the roads considered by the Romans themselves to be the most important of their system.
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It just means "more than one block, but less than three". If someone said something was "two blocks away", I would expect to have to cross two streets to get there. –