"The golden statue of me will rotate to always face the sun. It is a symbol of our bright future."

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

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

"I have decreed that all cars in the country must be white. It is a symbol of purity."

"I have ordered that all the roads in the country be paved with marble. It is for beauty."