latin aphorism literally translating to "art is
long, life is short" but implying that art takes a long time and we only have a short time to make it.
but to non-
latin speakers (everyone), it evokes "big ass, short life" which is a controversial claim.
X: "hey Z, you're hogging
two seats!"
Y: "yeah man, that's
gross. ars longa, vita brevis, bro. have
fun dying young."