Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, is a Latin expression that means “enjoy today and rely as little as possible on tomorrow”. The sentence was written by Horacio Flaco (65 a. C.- 8 yr. C.), poet and philosopher of Ancient Rome, in the book “Odes”, one of the most important works of universal literature.
Some aspects of Epicureanism stand out in his work, such as the importance of finding happiness and seeking the health of the soul. For the philosopher Horace, wisdom consists in knowing how to take advantage of the present, because it is known that life is short.
"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero", is an invitation to enjoy the present, enjoying the moments intensely, without thinking about what the future holds, without worrying about tomorrow.
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The film Society of Dead Poets tells the story of a poetry teacher, in a preparatory school for young people, in which traditional values predominate. The film conveys a profound message of life, synthesized in the Latin expression of the poet Horácio "Carpe diem" (enjoy life), in the sense that you live life intensely, since it lasts little.
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