The Quiz: The Latin phrase “carpe diem” means “seize the” what?
Bottle
Bag
Day
Cart
The phrase “carpe diem” was popularized by the ancient Roman poet Horace to express the idea that one should live in the present. Over the centuries, the phrase has endured and appeared in ancient Greek literature, English romantic poems, and, in modern movies like 1989’s “Dead Poets Society.” In that film, Robin Williams’ character tells his class, “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
The correct answer to this quiz is Day.