Carpe diem is a Latin phrase meaning "seize the day" or "pluck the day". It is a call to make the most of the present moment and enjoy it without worrying too much about the future, as life is fleeting. The phrase originated from a poem by the Roman poet Horace. 

• Meaning: "Carpe diem" is a philosophical reminder to live in the present and take opportunities as they arise. 
• Origin: It comes from the Roman poet Horace's Odes, where the full phrase is "carpe diem quam minimum credula postero," which translates to "pluck the day, trusting as little as possible in the next one". 
• Cultural impact: The idea of carpe diem has been expressed in literature for centuries, notably in poetry by writers like Robert Herrick and Andrew Marvell. The phrase gained further modern popularity from the 1989 movie 

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