--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Once you sand the corners off…" description: "\"“Once you sand the corners off consequences, people start to get really fucking weird.”\" — Matthew Woodring Stover" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/matthew-woodring-stover-22498_consequences_once-you-sand-the-corners-off-consequenc_1204225.png" --- # Once you sand the corners off consequences, people start… ![“Once you sand the corners off consequences, people start to get really fucking weird.” quote by Matthew Woodring Stover](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/matthew-woodring-stover-22498_consequences_once-you-sand-the-corners-off-consequenc_1204225.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/matthew-woodring-stover-22498_consequences_once-you-sand-the-corners-off-consequenc_1204225.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea7/matthew-woodring-stover-22498_consequences_once-you-sand-the-corners-off-consequenc_1204225.png) > ““Once you sand the corners off consequences, people start to get really fucking weird.”” [Matthew Woodring Stover](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/matthew-woodring-stover/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When consequences are softened, people behave erratically and unpredictably. **In simple terms:** Softened consequences cause weirdness. Key Takeaway Maintain clear boundaries and accountability. Themes consequences behavior boundaries predictability ethics Mood analytical critical Type literary ethical When to use this quote - disciplinary policies - parenting - workplace rules - legal systems Key Concepts social contract psychology law Questions to Reflect On - What balance ensures fairness? - How do you address unpredictable behavior? A Different Perspective Strict consequences may suppress creativity. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Consequences](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consequences/) ## Related quotes > [I try to look at problems very clearly and think, 'How do we get out of this? What will work? 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