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

"I came to the conclusion that we need to write a new alphabet. It will be Latin, but with our own specific letters. Our children will learn it faster."

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

"I have banned the use of gold teeth. Only natural teeth are allowed."

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