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A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
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This powerful slogan for the United Negro College Fund is widely recognized for its message about education, but many incorrectly recall it being tied to a specific social issue.
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What People Remember
Many people believe the slogan includes a specific reference, remembering it as 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste on drugs' or 'through drugs.'
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What's Actually True
The actual slogan, first introduced in 1972, is simply 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste,' without any mention of drugs or any other specific vice.
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#quotes#slogan#advertising#education#common phrase
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