meaning of proverb when in rome do as the romans do
When in Rome, do as the Romans do When in Rome, do as the Romans do[1] (often shortened to when in Rome...)[2] or a later version when in Rome, do as the Pope does,[3] a proverb attributed to Saint Ambrose, means that it is advisable to follow the conventions of the area in which you are residing or visiting.[1]
William Edward Hickson The proverb can be traced back to the writings of Thomas H. Palmer in his Teacher's Manual, and The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat.[3]
One Ring One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them,One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
Matthew 7:7–8 The common English expression "Seek and Ye Shall Find" is derived from this verse.