Where does the saying Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow you die come from?

Answer 1

This is a fascinating question. Most believe the saying is derived from two biblical passages (Eccl. 8:15 and Isaiah 22:13). This proverb was used by many throughout Europe during the plague years and became the philosophy of many, simply because it was true at the time. Life was a precious thing, and it was believed by these people that it ought to be enjoyed to the fullest, spent in indulgence and good company. The phrase may have achieved true popularity in the United Sates when it was used in a hit Dave Mathews song, but interestingly, an American prophet named Nephi writing in the Book of Mormon between 559 and 545 BC predicted that many would repeat the phrase. 2 Nephi 28:7. The whole chapter is about the wickedness of the people in the "last days."