'Seize the day' — an exhortation to make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future.
From Latin, coined by the poet Horace in 23 BC: 'Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero' (Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in tomorrow). The ultimate motto of living in the now.
Horace wrote this 2000 years ago and it's STILL the best life advice! The full quote adds 'trust tomorrow as little as possible!' Today is guaranteed. Tomorrow is a rumor. SEIZE IT! Robin Williams made it legendary in Dead Poets Society! 🎬✊
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