A mind is a terrible thing to waste was the slogan, but now it's 95 and it's don't forget the Trojan.
Chaos is a terrible thing to waste.
A film is a terrible thing to waste.
A mime is a terrible thing to waste.
A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.
Interest is a terrible thing to waste.
In tough times, a librarian is a terrible thing to waste.
Believe me, a grain is a terrible thing to waste.
Long before social media existed, the proto-tweets of advertising had penetrated American popular culture: 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste.' 'Where's the beef?' 'A diamond is forever.' 'Think different.' You'd be hard pressed to find a writer's craft that has more directly influenced the vernacular.
Free time is a terrible thing to waste. Read a book.
Inequality is a terrible waste of time, a waste of people's resources.
What a terrible thing to have lost one's mind. Or not to have a mind at all. How true that is.
Shame on me if I don't try to do more with what I have. It would be... a terrible thing to waste this opportunity to try to make a difference.
If you only vote with your back pocket in mind or your own best interest in mind, I believe, it is my belief that's a terrible, terrible way of thinking.