
“The two most beautiful words in the English language are 'cheque enclosed.”
Keywords (1983)
“The two most beautiful words in the English language are 'cheque enclosed.”
Quoted by Edith Wharton, A Backward Glance (1934), ch. 10.
“The four most expensive words in the English language are "this time it’s different."”
As quoted in The Four Pillars of Investing : Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio (2002) by William Bernstein
Blue Like Jazz (2003, Nelson Books)
Attributed to Edward Everett Hale in: United States. President (1922). Addresses of the President of the U.S. and the Director of the Bureau of the Budget. p. 80
Source: Democracy Ancient And Modern (Second Edition) (1985), Chapter 2, Athenian Demagogues, p. 44
“Harry: The most beautiful words in the English language aren't "I love you" but "it's benign."”
Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Remarks to Future Farmers of America http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1988/072888c.htm (28 July 1988)
1980s, Second term of office (1985–1989)
2010s, Speech at the Republican National Convention (July 20, 2016)