“If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain how he is. But if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be ”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Simplified Meaning:
When you treat someone based on who they are right now, they won't change and will stay the same. However, if you treat someone as though they have the potential to be better or achieve more, they are likely to grow and reach that potential. Imagine a teacher who has a student struggling in class. If the teacher only sees the student as a struggling child and gives up on them, the student may never improve. But if the teacher believes in the student's ability to learn and succeed, offering encouragement and support, the student can gain confidence and perform better. In everyday life, this means encouraging others and seeing their potential helps them believe in themselves and strive to do better. By expecting the best from others, we help them grow into better versions of themselves.
