Turkmenistan's Saparmurat Niyazov:

If a person works well for nine years, he will not die. I am not saying that he will live forever, but he will live longer.

— Turkmenistan's Saparmurat Niyazov Contemporary

Renamed months after himself

Remarks to government officials

2005

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"I have ordered the construction of a giant statue of my mother in Ashgabat."

"I am a humble servant of my people."

"I have ordered the creation of a 'Book of Books' to contain all knowledge."

"I have made it compulsory for all citizens to wear traditional Turkmen hats. It is for national pride."

"Young people should not grow mustaches until they are 63."

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