"I do not need a successor. My spirit will live on in my book."

"I have ordered the construction of a new cultural center, to preserve our rich heritage."

"I have renamed the month of January after myself."

"I changed the names of the months and days of the week because the old ones were foreign. Now they are Turkmen."

"I have banned opera and ballet because they are not part of Turkmen culture. They are foreign imports."