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