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Carpe diem

Posted by ESC on April 08, 2003

In Reply to: Carpe diem posted by EE on April 08, 2003

: : : What is the meaning of Carpe diem? Is it a cliche? Thanks.

: : Seize the day.
: Is it Latin? Thanks.

Yep.

Carpe diem - n. [literally, pluck the day] the enjoyment of the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future.
depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/ classics/englatin.htm

See also - the Meaning and origin of carpe diem.

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