Tempus Fugit — Virgil | Printable Wall Art

“Tempus Fugit”
“Time flies”

Words by Virgil (70-19 BC) — Roman poet, author of the Aeneid.

About this quote

This phrase is a gentle reminder that time slips away quickly and cannot be recovered. It encourages us to appreciate the present moment, prioritise what truly matters, and avoid delaying our ambitions. The sentiment urges a mindful approach to daily life, acknowledging that every passing hour is an irreplaceable gift.

The phrase originates from the Roman poet Virgil's poem, the Georgics, written in the first century BC. Over the centuries, it became a common inscription on traditional clocks, watches, and sundials.

People often place this print in a home office or study to encourage focus and productivity throughout the working day.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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