Seize the Day CarvingOrigins: Seize the Day Carving This maxim was first found inscribed on a tablet containing the Epic of Gilgamesh, a poem from ancient Mesopotamia (circa 2100 BC) which is considered to be the earliest known work of great literature. It was later used in the Roman poet Horaces Book 1 of his Odes (23 BC), and translates from the Latin, Carpe Diem to our Seize the Day. However the full line from Horace is carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero or,

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during his very first speech as the newly appointed Dean of the Science Faculty for Lille University

that he gave his only begotten Son

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Origins: While there are those who credit this saying to Pliny the Elder

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Carved using a simple

This is the culminating thought from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden

grave economical questions are involved

we think you’ll like this piece as much as we do

This new carving is perfect for welcoming friends and family to your home or clients to your shop or office

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