"I have created the Ruhnama in order to raise the spirit of the Turkmen people."

"I have banned opera and ballet. They are not Turkmen. We need our own national art."

"I have renamed the days of the week and months of the year after my family members and the Ruhnama."

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

"I don't think I'm a dictator. I'm a leader. I'm the father of the nation. I'm a good father."