--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think it's illegal. I don't think…" description: "\"I don't think it's illegal. I don't think it's against the rules. It's as dangerous for me to have a toothpick in your mouth as it is to have a 200-pou..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0b/benson-henderson-4558_bad-habit_i-don-t-think-it-s-illegal-i-don-t-think_2198631.jpg" --- # I don't think it's illegal. I don't think it's against the… ![“I don't think it's illegal. I don't think it's against the rules. It's as dangerous for me to have a toothpick in your mouth as it is to have a 200-pound man punch me in the face hard or try to kick me in the face. I'm more worried about that, to be honest. I don't have any superstitions. I won…” quote by Benson Henderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0b/benson-henderson-4558_bad-habit_i-don-t-think-it-s-illegal-i-don-t-think_2198631.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0b/benson-henderson-4558_bad-habit_i-don-t-think-it-s-illegal-i-don-t-think_2198631.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0b/benson-henderson-4558_bad-habit_i-don-t-think-it-s-illegal-i-don-t-think_2198631.jpg) > “I don't think it's illegal. I don't think it's against the rules. It's as dangerous for me to have a toothpick in your mouth as it is to have a 200-pound man punch me in the face hard or try to kick me in the face. I'm more worried about that, to be honest. I don't have any superstitions. I won world titles with a toothpick. I defended it without a toothpick. It all depends. Sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't. It's a bad habit. I know I shouldn't do it, but it's fine.” [Benson Henderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/benson-henderson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He compares a harmless object to a dangerous act, highlighting personal risk assessment and habit control. **In simple terms:** Risk varies; habits matter. Key Takeaway Assess risks and break harmful habits. Themes risk habit self‑control Mood candid analytical Type motivational self‑help When to use this quote - combat sports - daily routines - personal safety Key Concepts psychology danger assessment behavioral change Questions to Reflect On - Do you have habits you rationalize? - How do you balance risk and reward? 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