Robin Williams' death has made the recent 25th anniversary of his inspiring speech in 'Dead Poets Society' even more moving, as well as incredibly poignant. They're words we take for granted now ...

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Most people have had some experience with the film “Dead Poets Society” in school or through pop-culture references in shows like “Saturday Night Live.” In 1989, the movie was released to critical ...

Released in 1989, "Dead Poets Society" captured hearts with its timeless message: "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." Robin Williams delivered this iconic line as ...

This bit of dialogue was a direct callback to Dead Poets Society, a 1989 film that featured Williams in a starring role. In that movie, ... “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. ...

I never realized how strongly my generation embraced “carpe diem” as its mantra until I woke up to see my Facebook feed flooded with quotes from Robin Williams’ 1989 movie “Dead Poets’ Society.” We ...

Before Mr. John Keating (played by Robin Williams) exerts his influence, Welton, the fictional private school in “Dead Poets Society,” is a place where many boys are thriving (photo: Alamy).