"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."

"I have renamed the months of the year after myself and my mother. It is a sign of respect."

"I have made it compulsory for all citizens to learn to play the dutar. It is our national instrument."

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

"The 'Ruhnama' is a holy book. It is the spiritual code of the Turkmen nation."