A good Moslem king was one who was strict in religion, valiant in batt…

Gilbert K. Chesterton
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A good Moslem king was one who was strict in religion, valiant in battle, just in giving judgment among his people, but not one who had the slightest objection in international matters to removing his neighbour's landmark.
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