βCarpe Diemβ -HoraceFor centuries now, weβve all heard the term βcarpe diem.β But is that enough to live life to the fullest in the 21st century? The term first originated in Roman poet Horaceβs poetry collection, The Odes sometime in 23 BC. In context, the full line in which it appeared has been translated as βSeize the day; trust tomorrow eβen as little as you may.β