Becoming Quote by Haim Ginott
“If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming.”
About This Quote
Treating people as they are can limit them; seeing them as they could become inspires growth.
In simple terms: Seeing potential helps people improve.
Focus on potential, not current flaws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- mentoring
- parenting
- coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions limit someone's development?
- How can we encourage others to reach their potential?