"I have made it compulsory for all citizens to praise me at least once a day. It is for national unity."

"I have renamed the month of January after myself."

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

"I have decided that all the universities in the country, except for the capital, should be closed. Students should come to Ashgabat for education."

"I have banned the use of make-up by women. It is unnatural."