"I have ordered the construction of a new monument to the Turkmen horse. The horse is a symbol of our strength."

"I have decreed that all the buildings in the capital must be clad in white marble. It is for uniformity."

"The Turkmen nation has no need for an academy of sciences. An academy of sciences is only for those who have no talent."

"I have banned the use of the word 'democracy'. We have our own unique path."

"Anyone who reads 'Ruhnama' three times will become smarter, understand nature, and then will go straight to heaven."