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What does “Carpe Diem” mean? Why does Mr. Keating tell his students this?

What does “Carpe Diem” mean? Why does Mr. Keating tell his students this?

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Carpe Diem is Latin for "seize the day." Mr. Keating encourages his students to "suck the marrow" out of life. They should take chances and risks, within reason, to discover the potential of life.

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