How do we really seize the day? | Roman Krznaric

The spirit of this centuries-old philosophy has been hijacked. It’s time to get back to its original meaning, says Roman KrznaricCarpe diem – seize the day – is one of the oldest philosophical mottos in western history. First uttered by the Roman poet Horace more than 2,000 years ago, it retains an extraordinary resonance in popular culture. The heavy metal band Metallica has rocked audiences around the world with their song Carpe Diem Baby, while the actress Judi Dench had car