Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

If you accept people for what they are, they will become worse. Treat them like they should be, and they will become better.

If you accept people for what they are, they will become wor

Summary

This quote suggests that by accepting people for who they are, without any expectations or standards, they may not feel compelled to change or grow. However, if individuals are treated with respect and held to higher standards, they are more likely to strive to become a better version of themselves. It emphasizes the role of influence and expectations in shaping behavior and suggests that holding people to higher standards can motivate personal growth and improvement.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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