Surely modern life can pave the road to infinitely more happiness?

When the diplomacy stops and the gunfire begins, a nation needs to pave the road from its fine intentions with serious military capability.

There are some negotiations with the government to allocate funds to pave the road.

It was now possible, in 1471, to pave the road, build a second well and a warm bath.

Now that they've decided to join the parade toward that destination, we can expect them to adopt some even more modern resolutions that will pave the road for them.