English / proverb
A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Human intellect, curiosity, and educational potential should never be squandered or left underdeveloped
In context
01
Believing that a mind is a terrible thing to waste, the philanthropist funded college scholarships for rural children.
02
We must provide libraries and schools in underserved areas because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Synonyms
education is invaluable,potential must be nurtured,nurture intelligence
Antonyms
squander talent,ignore potential,neglect intellect
Collocations
motto that a mind is a terrible thing to waste,remind us that a mind is a terrible thing,prove that a mind is a terrible thing