The Devil's Dictionary: Accountability

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
ACCORDION
ACCUSE

ACCOUNTABILITY

-n.

The mother of caution.

"My accountability, bear in mind,"
Said the Grand Vizier: "Yes, yes,"
Said the Shah: "I do — 'tis the only kind
Of ability you possess."

- Joram Tate

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