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Tempus fugit
tempus fugit
“Time flies”
Time slips away swiftly — seize the day before the moment is gone. A Roman (Latin) maxim.
About this proverb
| Origin country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Language | Latin |
| Romanisation | tempus fugit |
This saying belongs to the oral tradition of Italy, a country in Europe. Read the full collection of Italy proverbs, or explore the Proverbs of the World index.
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