Rome wasn't burned in a day in English

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Etymology: Modification of Rome wasn't built in a day in reference to the Great Fire of Rome. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Rome wasn't built in a day}} Rome wasn't built in a day Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} Rome wasn't burned in a day, {{en-proverb}} Rome wasn't burned in a day

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"Rome wasn't burned in a day" meaning in English

Proverb