"The Turkmen national anthem is the most beautiful anthem in the world. It is a work of art."

"We banned opera, ballet, and the circus because they are not part of Turkmen culture. I don't understand them. Why do we need them?"

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

"I am not against the internet, but I want to control what my people see."

"The main reason for the appearance of the 'Ruhnama' is that it is a book written by a Turkmen for the Turkmen people, a spiritual guide for the people."