Saadi Shirazi: “An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend.” ✏️ Civilization Background: The Persian civilization has a magnificent and vast history. They originated in the southwest corner of the Iranian plateau, and under the leadership of the Achaemenid dynasty, they dominated parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. They utilized a strategy of religious and cultural tolerance to maintain order. At the peak of their civilization, the Persians rapidly expanded in all directions. The generals of Persia were highly ambitious. And when they encountered armies that would resist, they would pierce through the resistance with their spears. The Persian's expansion could not be stopped.