"I have ordered the construction of a new monument to the Turkmen family. The family is the foundation of our society."

"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 cars in the country be fitted with special air filters. It is for clean air."

"Every Turkmen must be able to read the Ruhnama at least three times. Those who read it three times will go straight to heaven."

"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."