"Seize the Time"

[Fred Shapiro]

Is anyone able to shed light on the following question by searching
ProQuest Historical Newspapers for me:

I am trying to ascertain whether Bobby Seale's 1968 book _Seize the Time_
originated or popularized that phrase.  I'm not interested in specific
expressions like "he seized the time when no one was looking to put up his
notice," but rather a general expression "seize the time" meaning "take
advantage of a historic moment to launch some bold move."  I realize that
this is not that different from the Latin "carpe diem," but am trying to
figure out whether Seale introduced or popularized a new variation on
"carpe diem."

Fred Shapiro


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