Carpe diem

Posted by ESC June 06, 2000In reply to Carpe diem posted by doesn't matter on June 06, 2000

Who coined the phrase "carpe diem" and what does it translate to mean?

See also - the Meaning and origin of carpe diem.

Carpe diem (KAR-pe DE-em) is Latin for "seize the day," and means "enjoy the day; take this opportunity while it is available." From "Le Mot Juste," edited by John Buchanan-Brown (Vintage Books/Random House, New York, 1980, 1981).

But I don't know who said it first. Anyone know?

Replies

Carpe diem Charlie Patel 09/08/00
Quintus Horatius Flaccus a.k.a "Horace" Bruce Kahl 06/07/00

See also - the Meaning and origin of carpe diem.