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carpe diem
KAWR-pay DEE-uhm
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seize the day; enjoy the present without worry of the future; make the most of the day or moment in time
1914Durant DrakeProblems of ConductThe wisdom of the worldly teacher—at least, the carpe diem—was practised here before the injunction was ever thought of. 1925Earl Derr BiggersCharlie Chan: The House Without A Key'Carpe diem,' she said. 'Which my nephew once translated as 'grab the day.'1989Tom SchulmanDead Poet's SocietyKEATING: Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. The Latin term for that sentiment is 'Carpe Diem.' Anyone know what that means?

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