In explaining the power of the Pygmalion phenomenon, Goethe wrote: "If one treats people like they are, they will never become more; if one treats people like they can be, one raises the species."

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The first line of the quote states that if people are treated like they are, they will never become more. This is a true statement because if people are not challenged or given the opportunity to grow, they will not reach their full potential.

In Explaining the Power of the Pygmalion Phenomenon, Goethe Wrote