A Roman lyric poet (65-8 BCE) famous for his odes, satires, and the phrase 'carpe diem'; also used as a given name.
From Latin Horatius, possibly related to hora 'hour' or 'time'. The name was borne by the famous Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, whose works influenced Western literature.
Horace gave us the immortal phrase 'carpe diem' (seize the day), but he's often misunderstood - his original meaning was more about enjoying simple pleasures than living recklessly. His influence on English literature is enormous, inspiring everyone from Shakespeare to modern poets!
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