Lexicon:Carpe diem
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| Citation: | carpe diem |
|---|---|
| Language: | Latin |
| References: | The Mauritius Command, page 193 |
| Meaning: | use/enjoy the day |
Notes:
Horace, Odes I. The sense in Horace is not 'Seize the Moment!' (still less 'Go For It!') but rather, 'Make the Best Use of Today, for who knows what the Heavens have planned for our Tomorrow'.
Additional information
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