Receptionist: How do you write women so well?
Melvin Udall: I think of a man, and I take away reason and accountability.
From the movie AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
I can hear the dry, sardonic voice of the character in that movie saying that!
When you look at government today, two of the biggest flaws are a vacuum of reason in government legislation and actions, and a complete and total lack of accountability.
Witness the stupid hearings with the Secret Service Director. No accountability. It is not even an issue that is being seriously discussed.
This may just be a coincidence with the quote you mentioned, but it is food for thought.