"I have closed all public libraries, as my book contains all necessary wisdom."

"I want to make Turkmenistan a paradise on Earth."

"I have created a special fund for the construction of a new mosque in every district."

"I have ordered that all the street names in the capital be changed to Turkmen names. It is for our heritage."

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