Question

Which of these statements best expresses the carpe diem theme in literature?

A. Make the most of life while you can.
B. Don’t cry over spilled milk.
C. If at first you don’t succeed, try again.
D. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Answer 1

A. Make the most of life while you can

Answer 2

The first alternative is correct (A).

Written in Latin, carpe diem means, in a free translation, "enjoy the day". This expression was first used by the Roman poet Horace in the first century to advise his friend, Leucose, to make the most of the day, not only in the literal sense of the word, but to enjoy life.