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"Carpe diem" is a Latin phrase that means "seize the day," encouraging people to make the most of the present moment rather than worrying excessively about the future. It matters because it has influenced how many people think about priorities, urging them to pursue meaningful experiences and opportunities while they have the chance.
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Encyclopedic overview
A sundial inscribed carpe diem Carpe diem (/ˌkɑːr.peɪˈdi.əm/ ) is a Latin aphorism, usually translated 'seize the day', taken from book 1 of the Roman poet Horace's work Odes (23 BC).
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