"
Carpe Diem" is usually translated from the Latin of the Roman poet
Horace in his Odes as 'seize the day' or sometimes as 'enjoy the day'.
Lord Byron was the first to integrate the phrase into English in his
'Letters' of 1817: "I never anticipate, - carpe diem - the past at least
is one's own, which is one reason for making sure of the present." The
phrase has been enthusiastically absorbed into today’s language, perhaps
especially since the cult film The Dead Poets’ Society (1989) used it
as a neat summary of the story’s philosophy. The words are here set
around a design based on a medieval clock face, linking the phrase with
the concept of passing time. This bold decorative plaque makes a thought
provoking and pertinent present for anyone with a special birthday or
anniversary.... especially for someone who is retiring or hitting 60 –
70 – 80!
This 9.8cms x 9.8cms tile is created in a unique range of intricate handcrafted bas relief in natural terracotta which are full of detail and texture by our design team whose creators decorative tiles and ceramic murals which can be seen all over the country. This is brand new and dispatched by the Friends of Julian of Norwich who offer some of the greatest selection of Julian publications & devotional items worldwide - Please see all our many specialist Julian Of Norwich publications at our eBay Shop.