The phrase "All Roads Lead to Rome" is spreading across TikTok right now, and apparently, it's striking a chord with a lot of users.

The catchphrase has been spreading online for over a decade now, and its origins date back much further, all the way to the year 1175.

Now, users are linking it to an image of the White Rabbit pointing at a clock from Alice In Wonderland.

So, what exactly does "All Roads Lead to Rome" mean, and why is it being connected with the White Rabbit meme? Here's what you need to know.

What Does 'All Roads Lead To Rome' Mean?

"All roads lead to Rome" is a phrase derived from the French poet Alain de Lille. In 1175, Alain wrote, "Mille vie ducunt hominem per secula Roman," which translates to, "A thousand roads lead a man forever towards Rome." This is thought to be a reference to the design of the Ancient Roman Empire's roads, which all branched out from Rome's central forum, meaning any road followed would lead back to the heart of Rome.

Beyond the Ancient Roman Empire, the phrase is often used as a way of suggesting that no matter which path you travel to reach a specific goal, you will always end up in the same place.

How Is 'All Roads Lead To Rome' Used In Memes?

The phrase inspired numerous memes throughout the 2010s, with many examples going viral on Reddit. Most of these memes play with the idea of all roads leading to Rome and take it a little too literally.

Some popular examples include an Exit 12 Off Ramp meme in which both signs are labeled "Rome" and a Dramatic Crossroads meme following the same idea.

In 2025, the phrase has taken off on TikTok in a series of memes about heartbreak. These memes use the phrase alongside texts and other content relating to breakups, the implication being that all roads lead to a broken heart.

Many of these memes use an image of the White Rabbit pointing at a clock to suggest it's only a matter of time before the heartbreak arrives.

@meast_32 All roads lead to Rome.. #allroadsleadtorome #meme #rabbit #relationship #fuckyourfeelings ♬ original sound – .000.1011

What Are Some More 'All Roads Lead To Rome' Memes?

@theactuallybryan All roads lead to Rome #relateable #allroadsleadtorome ♬ original sound – .000.1011

@ginstonks "i love you more" LIAR #fyp #relatable #xyzabc #allroadsleadtorome #ex ♬ original sound – .000.1011

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For the full history of All Roads Lead To Rome, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.