Odes (Horace) the inventor of the lyre; skilled in craft and cunning; and the conductor of souls to the Underworld. I.11, "Tu ne quaesieris..." – Carpe Diem! – The poet seeks to dissuade Leuconoe from giving heed to the false arts of astrologers and diviners. It is vain to inquire into the future – Let us enjoy the present, for this is all we can command. It closes with the famous line: "carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero" (Seize the day, trusting tomorrow as little as possible). I.12, "Quem virum aut heroa lyra..." – The Praises of Augustus – The poet praises
Szymon Wydra Szymon Wydra Szymon Wydra (born March 11, 1976 in Radom) is a Polish rock vocalist, poet and finalist on the first edition of Polish "Idol". He is also a vocalist of Carpe Diem. Wydra's first music band, "Nadzieja" ("Hope"), existed for two years and played punk rock. He has been vocalist and leader of his own band, Szymon Wydra & Carpe Diem, since 1992. He took part in a popular Polish TV show "Szansa na sukces" ("Chance for success") in 2001 and achieved respect but was not the winner. He performed again in the same show in February of the