"I am not a dictator, I am a leader. I lead the people to a bright future."

"I have ordered that all foreign names be changed to Turkmen names."

"I have made it compulsory for all young people to read the Ruhnama three times a day. It is for their spiritual growth."

"I have ordered that all the internet cafes in the country be closed. The internet is not good for our people."

"I have decided that all the mountains in the country should be named after me. It is for my glory."