I beg the Most High to allow me the favour of the double reward, but if God only finds me worthy of one reward, I will accept it in all humility.
King Hassan IIAbout author
- Author's profession: Royalty
- Nationality: moroccan
- Born: July 9, 1929
- Died: July 23, 1999
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