Ambrose Bierce Quote - Responsibility, n. A detachable burden easily shifted to the shoulders of God, Fate, Fortune, Luck or one’s neighbor. In the days of astrology it was customary to unload it upon a star.

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Responsibility, n. A detachable burden easily shifted to the shoulders of God, Fate, Fortune, Luck or one’s neighbor. In the days of astrology it was customary to unload it upon a star.

"Responsibility, n. A detachable burden easily shifted to the shoulders of God, Fate, Fortune, Luck or one’s neighbor. In the days of astrology it was customary to unload it upon a star."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Accountability
Tags: Accountability Blame Critical Ironic Responsibility

Meaning of this quote

The satire mocks efforts to transfer personal responsibility to outside forces.

Key takeaway: Identify what remains your responsibility even when circumstances are difficult.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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